The Anthem to the Flag written by the poet Olavo Bilac (1865-1918) and composed by the conductor Francisco Braga (1868-1945).
This composition was requested by the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Pereira Passos (1836-1913), being presented for the first time in Rio de Janeiro in November 1906.
The Anthem to the Flag is one of the anthems of the Brazilian nation, along with the National Anthem, Anthem of Independence and Anthem of the Proclamation of the Republic.
Hymn to the Flag Lyrics
Hail, beautiful banner of hope,
Save august symbol of peace!
Your noble presence in remembrance
The greatness of the Fatherland brings us.
Receive the affection that closes
In our youthful chest,
Dear Earth Symbol,
From the beloved land of Brazil!
In your beautiful breast you portray
This sky of pure blue,
The unparalleled verdure of these forests,
And the splendor of the Southern Cross.
Receive the affection that closes
In our youthful chest,
Dear Earth Symbol,
From the beloved land of Brazil!
Contemplating your sacred form,
We understand our duty;
And Brazil, for its beloved children,
Powerful and happy shall it be.
Receive the affection that closes
In our youthful chest,
Dear Earth Symbol,
From the beloved land of Brazil!
About the immense Brazilian Nation,
In moments of celebration or pain,
Always hangs, holy banner,
Pavilion of Justice and Love!
Receive the affection that closes
In our youthful chest,
Dear Earth Symbol,
From the beloved land of Brazil!
Music and lyrics of the Anthem to the Flag
Anthem to the Flag - Subtitled.Meaning of the Anthem to the Flag
Olavo Bilac (1865-1918) was one of the great representatives of Parnassianism in Brazil and the lyrics of the hymn to Bandeira have several characteristics of this literary school. One of them was the use of more difficult words and reversal of the order of sentences in the poems.
Therefore, for some people, understanding the hymn may seem complicated. However, as the national flag represents one of the national symbols, it is important to understand the meaning of the text.
Therefore, below is a glossary:
- Talon :flag
- August :worthy of respect, imposing
- Beautiful :beautiful
- Vegetable :reference to the color green
- Southern Cruise :constellation
- Shape :countenance
- Hover :stay in the air
- Pavilion :banner
Brazil flag
Brazil had about 11 flags, from the colonial period, through the Empire and to the one we know today. With each change of political regime, the flag was also changed.
The current Brazilian pavilion was created on November 19, 1889:a green rectangle, on which a yellow diamond and a blue circle with stars are superimposed.
Above the circle is a white band with the motto “Ordem e Progresso” written in green.
Also read:Flag Day and Flag of Brazil