Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka facts for kids
| Made of Hundreds of Flowers | |
| National anthem of | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | Byākul Māilā |
| Music | Amber Gurung |
| Adopted | 2007 |
Sayaũ Thũgā Phūlkā (which means "Made of Hundreds of Flowers" in Nepali) is the national anthem of Nepal. It became Nepal's official song in August 2007. This happened after a big change in the country's government. The words for the anthem were written by a poet named Byākul Māilā. The music was created by a composer named Amber Gurung.
What the Anthem Says
National anthems are special songs that represent a country. They often talk about the country's history, its beautiful nature, and its people. Nepal's anthem, "Sayaũ Thũgā Phūlkā," is full of meaning. It celebrates the country's unity, its natural beauty, and the bravery of its people.
Lyrics in English
Here are the words of the anthem in English. This version is made to be easy to sing:
𝄆 Woven from hundred flowers, we are garland Nepali
Sovereignly extended from Mechi to Mahakali. 𝄇
Millions of natural beauties, history like a shawl
Bloods of the braves make it free and immotile.
Land of peace, knowledge in the plains, hills and mountains
One-piece beloved country, motherland Nepal.
Races, languages, religions, cultures in-credible
Progressive nation, I salute Nepal-aa!
Meaning of the Song
The anthem compares the people of Nepal to "hundreds of flowers" woven into "one garland." This means that even though people in Nepal come from many different backgrounds, they are all united as one nation.
The song also talks about Nepal's amazing nature, from the Mechi River to the Mahakali River. It mentions the brave people who fought for Nepal's freedom. The anthem describes Nepal as a "land of knowledge" and "peace," with its plains, hills, and tall mountains.
Finally, it celebrates Nepal's many different groups of people, languages, religions, and cultures. It calls Nepal a "progressive nation," meaning it is always moving forward.
Fun Facts
- In August 2016, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) listed this anthem as one of the "most amazing national anthems." It was praised for its happy tune and how different it sounds compared to other national songs.
See also
In Spanish: Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka para niños
