El Salvador
Himno Nacional de El Salvador
National Anthem of El Salvador
1879
1953
Juan Jose Canas
Juan Aberle
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Context
Written by General Juan Jose Canas with music by Italian-born Juan Aberle, the anthem was first performed in 1879. The current version was officially adopted in 1953. The anthem reflects El Salvador's aspirations for peace and stability after a turbulent post-independence period marked by conflicts with neighboring Central American states.
Lyrics
Saludemos la patria orgullosos
De hijos suyos podernos llamar;
Y juremos la vida animosos,
Sin descanso a su bien consagrar.
De la paz en la dicha suprema,
Siempre noble sono El Salvador;
Fue obtenerla su eterno problema,
Conservarla es su gloria mayor.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem was written by a military general, Juan Jose Canas, who was also a prominent diplomat and fought in several Central American conflicts
- • The music was composed by Juan Aberle, an Italian immigrant who settled in El Salvador and became a key figure in the country's musical development
- • El Salvador's anthem went through several revisions before the current version was officially codified in 1953