Haiti
For our country, For our forefathers, United let us march. Let there be no traitors in our ranks! Let us be masters of our soil. United let us march For our country, For our forefathers. For our forebears, For our country Let us toil joyfully. May the fields be fertile And our souls take courage. Let us toil joyfully For our forebears, For our country.
For our country And for our forefathers, Let us train our sons. Free, strong, and prosperous, We shall always be as brothers. Let us train our sons For our country
And for our forefathers. For our forebears, For our country, Oh God of the valiant!
Take our rights and our life Under your infinite protection, Oh God of the valiant!
For our forebears, For our country. For the flag, For our country To die is a fine thing!
Our past cries out to us: Have a disciplined soul! To die is a fine thing, For the flag,
For our country.
Dominican Republic
Brave men of Quisqueya, Let us sing with strong feeling And let us show to the world
Our invincible, glorious banner. Hail, O people who, strong and intrepid, Launched into war and went to death! Under a warlike menace of death, You broke your chains of slavery. No country deserves to be free If it is an indolent and servile slave, If the call does not grow loud within it, Tempered by a virile heroism. But the brave and indomitable Quisqueya Will always hold its head high, For if it were a thousand times enslaved, It would a thousand times regain freedom.
The Haitian and the Dominican national anthem are both war based anthems. This is not surprising seeing as both countries have fought violently to declare their independence. These two countries are also neighbors because they share geographical locations, however there themes are different.
The Haitian anthem has a religious side to it. God is mentioned throughout the anthem as a way of saying that they are righteous for willing to die for their country. The mentioning of God also displays faith which coincides with the country’s culture today where religion plays a major part of these people daily lives. The anthem places a strong emphasis on unity which I think was done on purpose to reflect that without unity their independence might not have been possible. The Haitian anthem also pays homage to their ancestors and I think again this is because their ancestor fought to free them. The Haitian anthem idolizes the Independence that they had gain approximately 100 years before the anthem was written. This anthem I think was written specifically to reflect the country’s independence that it fought so hard to attain.
The Dominican Anthem also reflects their independence, but this anthem takes a very aggressive and brash approach. Claiming that it didn’t matter how many times they were enslaved, they had the courage and strength to once again be free. You can also feel the self pride that they have about themselves for having achieved such a daunting task of obtaining freedom. However while the Haitian anthem appeals to religion and unity this anthem focuses mainly on how strong their people are for having achieved freedom. I don’t think the Dominican Republic anthem accurately reflect Dominican’s culture today because the country has a very diverse culture and war like aggression is not one of them.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Dominican & Panamanian Anthems
Dominican & Panamanian Anthems!
By the time the Dominican anthem was created (1900), 66 years had passed since its liberation from the Haitian domination. In our history our country is allocated more than once as a colony. We had to fight more in several occasions against bigger countries that controlled our economy, our politics, and our social environment. This is why the basis of our anthem is patriotism. Emilio Prud’Homme established liberty as a principle. Liberty for us is what equality is for North Americans. We haven’t been colony for any other country since our Independence; however we’ve had some dictatorial governments, which have broken this important principle.
I do think this anthem truly represents Dominicans because as many of you may have noticed, Dominicans are characterized for being very attached (and some of them proud) of being Dominicans. And that’s the whole sense of the anthem, demonstrate our unity & freedom.
The Panamanian Anthem also resembles the principle of liberation. I guess that since latin American countries have been victims of foreign domination, once they become free they feel the need of shouting to the world: WE ARE FREE!! And more than that, they want to encourage their citizens to value what previous generations did for today’s country. They don’t want the history to be forgotten. The blood spilled by the fighters must be valued & appreciated. There is something that called my attention about this anthem:
“Ahead, with spade and stone-mason's hammer!
To work, without more delay!
In this way we shall be the honour and glory
Of this fertile land of Columbus.”
The writer knew about the richness of Panama’s Land. And he didn’t hesitate to encourage people to work and fight for a better economy. And indeed Panama has grown much & become very powerful of the best resource they have: their geography, the Panama Canal. So this anthem does reflect what this country is based upon.
By the time the Dominican anthem was created (1900), 66 years had passed since its liberation from the Haitian domination. In our history our country is allocated more than once as a colony. We had to fight more in several occasions against bigger countries that controlled our economy, our politics, and our social environment. This is why the basis of our anthem is patriotism. Emilio Prud’Homme established liberty as a principle. Liberty for us is what equality is for North Americans. We haven’t been colony for any other country since our Independence; however we’ve had some dictatorial governments, which have broken this important principle.
I do think this anthem truly represents Dominicans because as many of you may have noticed, Dominicans are characterized for being very attached (and some of them proud) of being Dominicans. And that’s the whole sense of the anthem, demonstrate our unity & freedom.
The Panamanian Anthem also resembles the principle of liberation. I guess that since latin American countries have been victims of foreign domination, once they become free they feel the need of shouting to the world: WE ARE FREE!! And more than that, they want to encourage their citizens to value what previous generations did for today’s country. They don’t want the history to be forgotten. The blood spilled by the fighters must be valued & appreciated. There is something that called my attention about this anthem:
“Ahead, with spade and stone-mason's hammer!
To work, without more delay!
In this way we shall be the honour and glory
Of this fertile land of Columbus.”
The writer knew about the richness of Panama’s Land. And he didn’t hesitate to encourage people to work and fight for a better economy. And indeed Panama has grown much & become very powerful of the best resource they have: their geography, the Panama Canal. So this anthem does reflect what this country is based upon.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tagore Anthems
I feel it is possible for a writer to accurately represent two different countries. You don’t need to be a citizen of that country to understand the culture, way of life and mood of the place. All a person has to do is stay in that place and know what is going on there to write about it.
The Indian Nation considers the people to be the most valuable thing. The anthem refers to people in different states of India and their feelings towards their country. The references to the pride the people have for their country is clear. The anthem was written December 27, 1911. I can’t say whether this anthem accurately represents India, but it does capture the pride this country feels for their homeland.
Bangladesh national anthem gives a sense of love and unity. The words flow very nicely together giving the anthem a very calming reassuring tone. The nation holds valuable its people and national pride. The idea of unity happiness and love is very prevalent. The anthem was written in 1906 during a difficult period, the Partition of Bengal. The anthem reflects the pain of what was happening and the future the country was trying to move towards.
The Indian Nation considers the people to be the most valuable thing. The anthem refers to people in different states of India and their feelings towards their country. The references to the pride the people have for their country is clear. The anthem was written December 27, 1911. I can’t say whether this anthem accurately represents India, but it does capture the pride this country feels for their homeland.
Bangladesh national anthem gives a sense of love and unity. The words flow very nicely together giving the anthem a very calming reassuring tone. The nation holds valuable its people and national pride. The idea of unity happiness and love is very prevalent. The anthem was written in 1906 during a difficult period, the Partition of Bengal. The anthem reflects the pain of what was happening and the future the country was trying to move towards.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
Anthem of the Dominican Republic
Brave men of Quisqueya, Let us sing with strong feeling And let us show to the world Our invincible, glorious banner. Hail, O people who, strong and intrepid, Launched into war and went to death! Under a warlike menace of death, You broke your chains of slavery. No country deserves to be free If it is an indolent and servile slave, If the call does not grow loud within it, Tempered by a virile heroism. But the brave and indomitable Quisqueya Will always hold its head high, For if it were a thousand times enslaved, It would a thousand times regain freedom.
Anthem of Puerto Rico
The land of Borinquen, where I was born, is a flower-garden of magical brilliance. An ever-clear sky is its canopy, and the waves sing lullabies at its feet. When Columbus reached these beaches, full of awe he exclaimed, "This is the lovely land that I seek."Borinquén is the daughter of the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun.
These two anthems of theses to different countries are very different. The Dominican Republic focuses more on freedom and how it praises those who fought the enslaved. And no matter how many times or how long the Dominican Republic will be enslaved it will over and over again regain it's freedom. The Puerto Rican anthem focuses more on how beautiful it's land and beaches are and how Columbus was able to reach this land and describe how lovely it is. It doesn't mention anything about freedom or it's people, unlike the Dominican Republic and our national anthem. But then again maybe the Puerto Rican anthem can also be projecting how proud the people are that their land is so beautiful and this can also symbolize unity.
I think that the Dominican Republic anthem represents it's culture and it's history. A former president of the Dominican Republic named Rafael Trujillo who ran presidency till his death was a dictator. He had so much power and according to my "family stories" he used his power using terrorizing the Dominican and Haitian people. He would send his troops so kill thousands of Haitians so that they will not be able to interfere or try to enter the Dominican Republic. This period was so devasting for these people. The Dominican people assissnated Trujillo and still till this day his stories are still told. I think that for that period around the 1930 and on this anthem reflects how opressed these people were and how they fought for their freedom. And this is why they will keep fighting to regain their freedom.
Brave men of Quisqueya, Let us sing with strong feeling And let us show to the world Our invincible, glorious banner. Hail, O people who, strong and intrepid, Launched into war and went to death! Under a warlike menace of death, You broke your chains of slavery. No country deserves to be free If it is an indolent and servile slave, If the call does not grow loud within it, Tempered by a virile heroism. But the brave and indomitable Quisqueya Will always hold its head high, For if it were a thousand times enslaved, It would a thousand times regain freedom.
Anthem of Puerto Rico
The land of Borinquen, where I was born, is a flower-garden of magical brilliance. An ever-clear sky is its canopy, and the waves sing lullabies at its feet. When Columbus reached these beaches, full of awe he exclaimed, "This is the lovely land that I seek."Borinquén is the daughter of the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun. the sea and the sun.
These two anthems of theses to different countries are very different. The Dominican Republic focuses more on freedom and how it praises those who fought the enslaved. And no matter how many times or how long the Dominican Republic will be enslaved it will over and over again regain it's freedom. The Puerto Rican anthem focuses more on how beautiful it's land and beaches are and how Columbus was able to reach this land and describe how lovely it is. It doesn't mention anything about freedom or it's people, unlike the Dominican Republic and our national anthem. But then again maybe the Puerto Rican anthem can also be projecting how proud the people are that their land is so beautiful and this can also symbolize unity.
I think that the Dominican Republic anthem represents it's culture and it's history. A former president of the Dominican Republic named Rafael Trujillo who ran presidency till his death was a dictator. He had so much power and according to my "family stories" he used his power using terrorizing the Dominican and Haitian people. He would send his troops so kill thousands of Haitians so that they will not be able to interfere or try to enter the Dominican Republic. This period was so devasting for these people. The Dominican people assissnated Trujillo and still till this day his stories are still told. I think that for that period around the 1930 and on this anthem reflects how opressed these people were and how they fought for their freedom. And this is why they will keep fighting to regain their freedom.
Anthems Trinidad and Guyana
Trinidad
Forged from the love of liberty
In the fires of hope and prayer
With boundless faith in our destiny
We solemnly declare:
Side by side we stand
Islands of the blue Caribbean sea,
This our native land
We pledge our lives to thee.
Here every creed and race finds an equal place,
And may God bless our nation
Here every creed and race finds an equal place,
And may God bless our nation.
Guyana
Dear land of Guyana, of rivers and plains,
Made rich by the sunshine, and lush by the rains.
Set gem-like and fair, between mountains and sea,
Your children salute you, dear land of the free.
Green land of Guyana, our heroes of yore,
Both bondsmen and free, laid their bones on your shore.
This soil so they hallowed, and from them are we,
All sons of one mother, Guyana the free.
Great land of Guyana, diverse though our strains,
We are born of their sacrifice, heirs of their pains.
And ours is the glory their eyes did not see,
One land of six peoples, united and free.
Dear land of Guyana, to you will we give,
Our homage, our service, each day that we live.
God guard you, Great Mother, and make us to be
More worthy our heritage, land of the free.
I picked the Trinidadian and Guyanese anthems because of their similar background in the Commonwealth. Both countries have an English speaking African/ Indian Majority. The landmasses are located in the Caribbean Sea the only difference in the two landmasses are that Trinidad and Tobago are islands versus Guyana which is contained part of South America. However they have different anthems like sister countries Bengal and India. Guyana's anthem is comprised of a concentration of the violent freedom of their countries and the blessings of their lush country. Trinidad's anthem consist more of Unity, Liberty, and Equality.
It is strange that both countries have very different anthems yet they are very similar in background. Looking further detail into both countries histories there is a reason as to why there are strong differences in the anthems. Trinidad and Guyana became independent states in the 1960s. They are considered the beauties of their respective areas. Yet the violence involved in Guyanese anthem is related to the fight for freedom but it is not because of their secession from the British Empire rather it is because of the indentured states which basically enslaved the mass population, not to say that Trinidad is not comprised of the same population but the difference is this indentured state lasted longer in Guyana. Also there is constant border disputes with rival Suriname. The Guyanese population does consist of a violent past, many elections held in the state were comprised of violent riots. Upon further inspection of the Trinidadian anthem, one can see that it seeks unity not just between the people but between the two island states that make up the country, something that Guyana does not have with its neighboring states.
While both states seek and maintain their freedom Trinidad keeps a harmonious anthem versus Guyana who has a war based anthem. The societal place of an anthem keeps the population united and proud. It is interesting to see to neighboring states sharing the same difference in characteristics as the Indian and Bengali anthems. These two anthems are both beautiful and representative of their respective countries.
Forged from the love of liberty
In the fires of hope and prayer
With boundless faith in our destiny
We solemnly declare:
Side by side we stand
Islands of the blue Caribbean sea,
This our native land
We pledge our lives to thee.
Here every creed and race finds an equal place,
And may God bless our nation
Here every creed and race finds an equal place,
And may God bless our nation.
Guyana
Dear land of Guyana, of rivers and plains,
Made rich by the sunshine, and lush by the rains.
Set gem-like and fair, between mountains and sea,
Your children salute you, dear land of the free.
Green land of Guyana, our heroes of yore,
Both bondsmen and free, laid their bones on your shore.
This soil so they hallowed, and from them are we,
All sons of one mother, Guyana the free.
Great land of Guyana, diverse though our strains,
We are born of their sacrifice, heirs of their pains.
And ours is the glory their eyes did not see,
One land of six peoples, united and free.
Dear land of Guyana, to you will we give,
Our homage, our service, each day that we live.
God guard you, Great Mother, and make us to be
More worthy our heritage, land of the free.
I picked the Trinidadian and Guyanese anthems because of their similar background in the Commonwealth. Both countries have an English speaking African/ Indian Majority. The landmasses are located in the Caribbean Sea the only difference in the two landmasses are that Trinidad and Tobago are islands versus Guyana which is contained part of South America. However they have different anthems like sister countries Bengal and India. Guyana's anthem is comprised of a concentration of the violent freedom of their countries and the blessings of their lush country. Trinidad's anthem consist more of Unity, Liberty, and Equality.
It is strange that both countries have very different anthems yet they are very similar in background. Looking further detail into both countries histories there is a reason as to why there are strong differences in the anthems. Trinidad and Guyana became independent states in the 1960s. They are considered the beauties of their respective areas. Yet the violence involved in Guyanese anthem is related to the fight for freedom but it is not because of their secession from the British Empire rather it is because of the indentured states which basically enslaved the mass population, not to say that Trinidad is not comprised of the same population but the difference is this indentured state lasted longer in Guyana. Also there is constant border disputes with rival Suriname. The Guyanese population does consist of a violent past, many elections held in the state were comprised of violent riots. Upon further inspection of the Trinidadian anthem, one can see that it seeks unity not just between the people but between the two island states that make up the country, something that Guyana does not have with its neighboring states.
While both states seek and maintain their freedom Trinidad keeps a harmonious anthem versus Guyana who has a war based anthem. The societal place of an anthem keeps the population united and proud. It is interesting to see to neighboring states sharing the same difference in characteristics as the Indian and Bengali anthems. These two anthems are both beautiful and representative of their respective countries.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Old School Anthems
In the two national anthems of India and Bangladesh written by Rabindranath Tagore, we see many differences. In the national anthem written for Bangladesh, we see Tagore use very descriptive words, to show us how beautiful this country must have been. Tagore makes it seem as if this country is like no other. Its creation was better than any other ever made. It seems he compares the beauty of Bangladesh to the beauty of gold. We can see that the people who lived in this country held its beauty most valuable. This anthem was said to be created around 1905, during the time when Bengal as being separated into two by the British government based on religion. I believe that this anthem was suited to what the people believed their country was.
In the National anthem of India, it came off as more of a war based anthem. It talks about a great ruler who will lead them to victory. Although the poem very beautiful for those of us who do not know better the anthem seems to be war based. But as i found out, the poem written around 1911 happens to be about god.But now if we go back and analyze the anthem again, we see the many references. It speaks about praying. I think this anthem suits the people of the country because they people of India are known to be very religious.
As we see the 2 national anthems written by the same man, but very different in their own ways. A very respectable thing Tagore did was address each anthem to the people of the country. National Anthems are meant for the people to show what they are proud about of their country and for them to show how proud they are.
In the National anthem of India, it came off as more of a war based anthem. It talks about a great ruler who will lead them to victory. Although the poem very beautiful for those of us who do not know better the anthem seems to be war based. But as i found out, the poem written around 1911 happens to be about god.But now if we go back and analyze the anthem again, we see the many references. It speaks about praying. I think this anthem suits the people of the country because they people of India are known to be very religious.
As we see the 2 national anthems written by the same man, but very different in their own ways. A very respectable thing Tagore did was address each anthem to the people of the country. National Anthems are meant for the people to show what they are proud about of their country and for them to show how proud they are.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
National Anthems
The author Tagore successfully created Bangladesh national anthem which described the beauty of this country. Even though he was not a citizen in that country, through his words, we can feel how beautiful the country is and how happily people enjoy their lives. He described the beauty of the country in which God brought a happy life to all people. For instance, in spring, people can enjoy the skies and mango groves growing up. In autumn, they enjoy the beauty of nature with full- blossomed paddy fields, banyan trees, and the Bank Rivers. All these natures make this country become more beautiful and peaceful. He used each word very descriptive and creative in which we can imagine the whole picture about this country. In contrast, when he wrote the India national anthem, he focused on the religion rather than the beauty of this country because India was one of the most influentially religious countries in which people always believed in God and praised for God. He draw the picture of India by introducing the geographically locations in this country such as the hills of Vindhyas and Himalayas, Yamuna, Ganga, and Indian sea. Indians were always proud of their country, and they prayed for the peace no matter what their destiny was. We can say that Tagore was successfully in creating the national anthem for these two countries since through his words, we can imagine how beautiful these countries are, and how happily people lived there.
Lao and Jamaica in some ways are very different in their religions, geographical locations, and people. However, what they have in common is the patriotic. In each nation anthem, people are proud of their country in which they always protect it from any other countries intending to harm them. They praised for their prosperity, freedom and happiness. Although both national anthems have the similarity in the way they are proud of their country, these anthems are different in the time historical period when they were written. For Laos national anthem, it was composed in 1941 when this country was still under France control. Later in 1953, this country was recognized the independence by France. The anthem was written to indicate that Laos was an independent country in which all people have their own freedom. Later 20 years, the Jamaican anthem was adopted upon independence in 1962. The Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament approved the national anthem in 1962 when Jamaica got its independence from the Britain. I don’t think that national anthems of Laos and Jamaica truly represent the culture of each country. These anthems were written as if they indicated the independent of these countries in the world. Since they Laos and Jamaica were the colonists another country at that time, they wanted to have their voices of freedom and independence as a separate nations. Through these anthems, we don’t really see anything such as family, religion, and language relating to the culture. So, these anthems mostly show the pride of all citizens and the independence of these countries.
Because I wasn’t born or grew up in the United States, I didn’t really know about the American Culture. What I know about the culture of a country was all about its religion, language, custom, or people. In the United Sates national anthem, I don’t feel that it accurately represents American culture today. The anthem indicated the land of free and the home of brave. It represents the independence of the country and people have the freedom and proud of their country. Words in the anthem didn’t relate much about the religion, language or anything relating to the culture.
United States is the land of many opportunities
Many immigrants came here to better their lives
However, it is not easy for them to fit in this economy today
The economy is going down and unemployment increases
People are seeking their jobs and lots of people were fired
It affected many countries in the world
We hope that United States will recover its economic
People will have a happy live and stable job.
Lao and Jamaica in some ways are very different in their religions, geographical locations, and people. However, what they have in common is the patriotic. In each nation anthem, people are proud of their country in which they always protect it from any other countries intending to harm them. They praised for their prosperity, freedom and happiness. Although both national anthems have the similarity in the way they are proud of their country, these anthems are different in the time historical period when they were written. For Laos national anthem, it was composed in 1941 when this country was still under France control. Later in 1953, this country was recognized the independence by France. The anthem was written to indicate that Laos was an independent country in which all people have their own freedom. Later 20 years, the Jamaican anthem was adopted upon independence in 1962. The Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament approved the national anthem in 1962 when Jamaica got its independence from the Britain. I don’t think that national anthems of Laos and Jamaica truly represent the culture of each country. These anthems were written as if they indicated the independent of these countries in the world. Since they Laos and Jamaica were the colonists another country at that time, they wanted to have their voices of freedom and independence as a separate nations. Through these anthems, we don’t really see anything such as family, religion, and language relating to the culture. So, these anthems mostly show the pride of all citizens and the independence of these countries.
Because I wasn’t born or grew up in the United States, I didn’t really know about the American Culture. What I know about the culture of a country was all about its religion, language, custom, or people. In the United Sates national anthem, I don’t feel that it accurately represents American culture today. The anthem indicated the land of free and the home of brave. It represents the independence of the country and people have the freedom and proud of their country. Words in the anthem didn’t relate much about the religion, language or anything relating to the culture.
United States is the land of many opportunities
Many immigrants came here to better their lives
However, it is not easy for them to fit in this economy today
The economy is going down and unemployment increases
People are seeking their jobs and lots of people were fired
It affected many countries in the world
We hope that United States will recover its economic
People will have a happy live and stable job.
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