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Colombia

Himno Nacional de la Republica de Colombia

National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia

1887
1920
Rafael Nunez
Oreste Sindici
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Context

The lyrics were written by Rafael Nunez, who was also president of Colombia, with music by Italian-born Oreste Sindici. First performed in 1887, it was officially adopted in 1920. The anthem's eleven verses trace Colombia's history from colonial oppression through the wars of independence led by Simon Bolivar.

Lyrics

Oh gloria inmarcesible! Oh jubilo inmortal! En surcos de dolores El bien germina ya. Ceso la horrible noche, La libertad sublime Derrama las auroras De su invencible luz. La humanidad entera, Que entre cadenas gime, Comprende las palabras Del que murio en la cruz.

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

Interesting facts

  • The lyrics were written by a sitting president of Colombia, Rafael Nunez, making it one of few anthems authored by a head of state
  • The music was composed by Italian opera singer Oreste Sindici, who initially dismissed the commission as beneath him before being persuaded
  • With eleven verses, the complete anthem is one of the longest in the world, though only the chorus and first verse are typically performed

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