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Slovenia

Zdravljica

A Toast

Written 1844
Adopted 1989
Lyrics France Preseren
Music Stanko Premrl
☮ Peace 🤝 Unity 🌅 Hope 🕊 Freedom | Hopeful

Key Facts

  • 1. Only the seventh stanza of the original poem is used, chosen for its universal message of peace
  • 2. One of the most peaceful and forward-looking national anthems, wishing freedom for all nations
  • 3. France Preseren is considered the greatest Slovenian poet, and February 8 (his death anniversary) is a national holiday
Slovenia - Zdravljica

Lyrics

Žive naj vsi narodi, ki hrepenijo dočakat' dan, da, koder sonce hodi, prepir iz sveta bo pregnan, da rojak prost bo vsak, ne vrag, le sosed bo mejak!

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Analysis

Editorial

Written by France Preseren in 1844, Slovenia's greatest poet. The anthem uses only the seventh stanza of the original poem, which is a toast to international brotherhood. Adopted in 1989 as Slovenia moved toward independence from Yugoslavia.

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