The East Timor national anthem, “Pátria” (Fatherland), celebrates the unity, pride, and aspirations of the East Timorese nation. Below are the original lyrics in Portuguese and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Pátria (Fatherland)
- Written Date: 1975
- Lyricist: Francisco Borja da Costa
- Composer: Afonso Redentor Araújo
- Official Adoption Date: 2002
Original Lyrics in Portuguese
Pátria, Pátria, Timor-Leste nossa nação.
Glória ao povo e aos heróis da nossa libertação.
Vencemos o colonialismo, gritamos:
Abaixo o imperialismo.
Terra livre, povo livre,
Não, não, não à exploração.
Avante unidos firmes e decididos.
Na luta contra o imperialismo.
O inimigo para fora,
A vitória é certa.
Viva Pátria gloriosa!
Viva o povo de Timor-Leste!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the East Timor national anthem English version. “Pátria” reflects the pride and unity of East Timor. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Fatherland, Fatherland, East Timor our nation.
Glory to the people and to the heroes of our liberation.
We vanquished colonialism, we cry:
Down with imperialism.
Free land, free people,
No, no, no to exploitation.
Forward united, firm and determined.
In the struggle against imperialism.
The enemy out,
Victory is certain.
Long live the glorious Fatherland!
Long live the people of East Timor!
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