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English: The national anthem of the Orange Free State | |
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Anthem of the Orange Free State | |
Lyrics | H.A.L Hamelberg |
Music | W.F.G Nicolai |
Adopted | 1854 |
Relinquished | 1902 |
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"National anthem of the Orange Free State" (Instrumental) |
The national anthem of the Orange Free State (Afrikaans: Vrystaatse Volkslied, Dutch: Volkslied van de Oranje Vrijstaat) was used from 1854 until 1902 as the national anthem of the Orange Free State.
Dutch original | Afrikaans translation | English translation |
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Heft, Burgers, 't lied der vrijheid aan | Hef Burgers, lied van vryheid aan, | Raise, citizens, the song of freedom |
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