Himni i Flamurit facts for kids
| English: Hymn to the Flag | |
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| National anthem of |  Albania |
| Lyrics | Asdreni, 1912 |
| Music | Ciprian Porumbescu |
| Adopted | 1912 |
Himni i Flamurit is the national anthem of Albania. Its name means 'Hymn to the Flag' in English. The words were written by the Albanian poet Asdreni. The music was created by the Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu. This special song was adopted as Albania's national anthem in 1912.
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What is a National Anthem?
A national anthem is a special song that represents a country. It's like a musical symbol of a nation. Anthems are often played at important events. These can include sports games, national holidays, or ceremonies. They help people feel proud of their country and remember its history.
The Story Behind the Anthem
The words for "Himni i Flamurit" were written by a famous Albanian poet named Asdreni. His real name was Aleksandër Stavre Drenova. He first published the poem in a newspaper called Liri e Shqipërisë. This means Freedom of Albania in English. The newspaper was published in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 21, 1912.
Later, the poem was included in a book of Asdreni's poems. The book was called Ëndra e lotë, which means Dreams and tears. It was published in Bucharest.
The music for the anthem was composed by Ciprian Porumbescu. He was a talented composer from Romania. The tune for "Himni i Flamurit" is based on another song he wrote. That song was called Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire.
The Words of the Anthem
National anthems often have several parts, called stanzas or verses. For "Himni i Flamurit," the first part is always sung. The second part is sometimes sung on special occasions. The other parts are usually not sung during official events.
Albanian Lyrics
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Latin script
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Rreth flamurit të përbashkuar |
English Adaptation
Here is an English version of the anthem's words:
- Around our flag we stand united,
- With one wish and one intention.
- A sacred oath upon it we accord,
- Faith for our pardon we blazon.
- 𝄆 From battle only he abstaineth,
- For who is born a traitor.
- He who a true man frighten’d not,
- But to the cause dieth a warrior. 𝄇
- With weapons in our hands aflash’d,
- Our fatherland we shall defend.
- Our sacred rights we shall cede not,
- On our land the foe hath a place not.
- 𝄆 For God himself proclaim’d:
- Nations of earth shall abate,
- And yet Albania will live and succeed.
- For thee, for thee we fight. 𝄇
- O Banner, banner, thou symbol hallow’d
- Upon thee we now swear.
- For Albania, our dear fatherland,
- For thy glory and honour.
- 𝄆 Brave man nam’d and honour’d,
- The one who died for the fatherland.
- Forever shall he be remember’d
- On earth and under as a saint! 𝄇
