My Belarusy facts for kids
My Belarusy (which means "We, the Belarusians" in English) is the official national anthem of Belarus. A national anthem is a special song that represents a country. It's often played at important events.
The words for "My Belarusy" were written by two people: Uladzimir Karyzny and Maxim Klimkovich. The music was created by Nyestar Sakalowski.
History of the Anthem
Before 1991, Belarus was part of a larger group of countries called the Soviet Union. The music for "My Belarusy" was actually used as the anthem for Belarus even back then. However, the words were different.
When Belarus became an independent country in 1991, they kept the music of the old anthem. But for a while, there were no official words sung with it. This changed in 2002. The leader of Belarus at the time, Alexander Lukashenko, made a rule. He decided that the words written by Karyzny and Klimkovich would be used with Sakalowski's music.
The anthem is always sung in Belarusian, which is the national language of Belarus.
When is the Anthem Played?
"My Belarusy" is played during many important moments in Belarus. You might hear it at the start and end of television shows. It's also played at sports events, like when athletes win a medal.
The anthem is also used during official ceremonies. For example, it's played when a new leader takes office. It's also a big part of national celebrations and holidays.
