Brazilian Flag Anthem

The Brazilian Flag Anthem, or Hino à Bandeira Nacional, is an hymn dedicated to the country's flag.

The lyrics were written by poet Olavo Bilac, and the music composed by Francisco Braga. The anthem was presented by the first time in November 9, 1906 and was intended to be a replacement for the National Anthem.

The Flag Anthem (as all other patriotic anthems and hymns) was highly praised in the past, especially during the 1964-1985 dictatorship but has lately lost some of its appeal. It is still performed on November 19 (Flag Day).

Portuguese lyrics

;1:"Salve lindo pendão da esperança! Salve símbolo augusto da paz! Tua nobre presença à lembrança A grandeza da Pátria nos traz.";Chorus:"Recebe o afeto que se encerra em nosso peito juvenil, Querido símbolo da terra, Da amada terra do Brasil!";2:"Em teu seio formoso retratas Este céu de puríssimo azul, A verdura sem par destas matas, E o esplendor do Cruzeiro do Sul.":"(Chorus)";3:"Contemplando o teu vulto sagrado, Compreendemos o nosso dever, E o Brasil por seus filhos amado, poderoso e feliz há de ser!":"(Chorus)";4:

English translation

;1:Hail, precious banner of hope! Hail, august symbol of peace! Thy noble presence to our minds The greatness of our motherland does bring.;Chorus:Take the affection enclosed in our youthful chest, Dear symbol of the land, Of the beloved land of Brazil!;2:In thy beauteous bosom portraits This sky of purest blue, The impaired greeness of these forests, And the splendor of the Southern Cross.:"(Chorus)";3:Beholding thy sacred shadow, We understand our duty, And Brazil by its sons beloved, powerful and happy shall be!:"(Chorus)";4:Over the great Brazilian Nation, In times of happiness or grief, Hover always sacred flag, Banner of justice and love!:"(Chorus)"

See also

*Brazilian national anthem
*Brazilian Republic Anthem (Portuguese: Hino da Proclamação da República)
*Hino da Independência
*Flag of Brazil

External links

* [http://www.exercito.gov.br/01Instit/Hinoscan/mp3/hinobandeira.mp3 Free MP3 File from the Brazilian Army website]