Flag anthem

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A flag anthem is a patriotic song or ode dedicated to a flag, usually one of a country (in which case it is also known as a national flag anthem). It is often either sung or performed during or immediately before the raising or lowering of a flag during a ceremony. Most countries use their respective national anthems or some other patriotic song for this purpose. [1] However, some countries, particularly in South America, use a distinct flag anthem for such purposes. Not all countries have flag anthems. Some used them in the past but no longer do, such as Iran and South Africa. Flag anthems can be officially codified in law, or unofficially recognized as such through mere custom and convention. In some countries, the flag anthem may be just another song, and in others, it may be an official symbol of the state akin to a second national anthem, such as in the Republic of China.

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List of flag anthems

CountrySongYearWriterComposerNotes
Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia "El Himno a la Bandera"1947 [2] Ricardo Mujía Manuel Benavente
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil "Hino à Bandeira Nacional"
1906 Olavo Bilac Francisco Braga
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica "Saludo a la Bandera" [3] 1946Porfirio Brenes CastroJosé Joaquín Vargas Calvo
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic "El Himno a la Bandera" [4] [5] Ramon Emilio Jimenez
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador "El Himno a la Bandera"1936 [6] Ángel Rivadeneira Pérez Ángel Rivadeneira Pérez
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia "Eesti lipp"1922 (music), 1897 (lyrics)Martin LippEnn Võrk
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland "Lippulaulu"1927 [7] V.A. Koskenniemi Yrjö Kilpinen Title literally means "Flag song" in English; song is also known as "Siniristilippumme".
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia "Berkibarlah Benderaku"1950 [8] Ibu Soed
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy "Onori e Inno Nazionale" [9] [10] 1847No lyrics Michele Novaro Essentially an abridged version of the Italian national anthem played with ruffles and flourishes beforehand and omitting the introductory section. The song concludes where the bridge of the national anthem would otherwise begin. Alternatively known as "Alzabandiera".
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan "Hinomaru no hata"1911Takano TatsuyukiTeiichi Okano
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia "Jalur Gemilang"1997Siso KopratasaPak Ngah
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands "Het Vlaggelied"1863 (lyrics), [11] 1853 (music) [12] Jan Pieter Heije Wilhelmus Smits
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea "Our National Flag" [13] [14] 2019Lee Hui-jeongKim Kang-nam
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway "Flaggappell"
ext. 2002
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay "Himno a la Bandera"1944 [15] Mauricio Cardozo Ocampo Mauricio Cardozo Ocampo
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland "Fahnenmarsch"
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China "National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China "
1936 (music), 1937 (lyrics)disputed Huang Tzu The author of the lyrics is disputed, though it is usually attributed to Tai Chi-tao. An alternate title is "青天白日滿地紅", which means "The clear blue sky, white sun, and a wholly red ground". Due to political complications, this song is often played at international sporting events involving the country in place of the National Anthem of the Republic of China.
Flag of the United States.svg  United States "You're a Grand Old Flag"
1906 George M. Cohan
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay "Mi Bandera"1939 [16] Nicolás Bonomi José Usera

Former flag anthems

CountrySongUsedWriterComposerNotes
State flag of Iran (1964-1980).svg  Iran "Sorude Parcam"
Until 1979 Mohamad Haschim Afsar  [ fa ]Davood Najmi MoghaddamTitle literally means "Flag song" in English; tune also used in the Iranian royal anthem and national anthem of the time.
Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg  South Africa [17] [18] "Vlaglied" [19] [20] [21] [22] [17] 1961–1994 [17] Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven [17] F.J. Joubert  [ af ] [17] Title literally means "Flag song" in English; also known alternatively as "Ons eie vlag". [23]

References

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  2. ↑ Monografía del Colegio Nacional "Juan Misael Saracho": con un preambulo sobre nuestra historia educacional y consideraciones acerca del estado actual de la educación en Bolivia. University of Texas. 1947. p. 162. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Saludo a la Bandera".
  4. ↑ Julia, Julio Jaime (2001). "Ya+empezó+su+trabajo+la+escuela+y+es+preciso+elevarte+a+lo+azul" Antología de grandes oradores dominicanos. ISBN   9789993433149.
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  6. ↑ "biografia de angel rivadeneira perez.... URGENTE XFAVOR. - Brainly.lat". brainly.lat.
  7. ↑ "Finlands litteratur". Helsingin Yliopiston Kirjasto. 1 October 2017 – via Google Books.
  8. ↑ "Cultureel niews Indonesië". Stichting voor de Culturele Samenwerking te Amsterdam. 1 October 2017 – via Google Books.
  9. ↑ La Banda Militare: Italian and International Military Music (January 30, 2013). "Inno Nazionale (Schieramento della Bandiera Nazionale)" . Retrieved 1 November 2018– via YouTube.
  10. ↑ "National Anthem Downloads, Lyrics, & Information: NationalAnthems.us - (Italy) Onori e Inno Nazionale - Flag Raising Song". www.nationalanthems.us.
  11. ↑ Heije, Jan Pieter (1 October 1865). "Al de volksdichten van J. P. Heije". van Kampen – via Google Books.
  12. ↑ Heije, Jan Pieter (1 October 2017). "Volks-zangboek voor meerstemmig gezang". P. N. van Kampen – via Google Books.
  13. ↑ [ENG]Our National Flag 우리의 국기 | North Korean Song | English subtitles , retrieved 2023-06-18
  14. ↑ Aegukka, National Anthem of DPR Korea - Flag Raising Ceremony 73rd State Founding Anniversary 2021 , retrieved 2023-06-18
  15. ↑ ""Somos lo que fuimos; seremos lo que somos": patria y patriotismo. Símbolos de la patria". Imprenta Nacional. 1 October 1964 – via Google Books.
  16. ↑ Argentina), Círculo Militar (Buenos Aires (1 October 2017). "Revista". Calle de Viamonte. – via Google Books.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 "South Africa - flag songs". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  18. ↑ at 11:08, Anton Janson 2015-01-21 (14 May 2013). "Die sing van "Vlaglied" in sommige wit Afrikaanse skole in die 1980's". LitNet.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ↑ plokij001001. "Vlaglied.wmv" – via YouTube.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ "Musiek - FAK".
  21. ↑ "'Vlaglied' Copyright Act, 1974" (PDF). South Africa: Republic of South Africa. 1974. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  22. ↑ Vlaglied copyright document. (English text signed by the State President)
  23. ↑ TheKhanate (13 June 2016). "Flag anthem of South Africa (1961-1994): "Vlaglied"" . Retrieved 25 November 2018– via YouTube.
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