El Salvador Flag
Flag Date of Adoption
May 27, 1912
Flag Symbolism
three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue with the national coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a round emblem encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL; similar to the flag of Nicaragua, which has a different coat of arms centered in the white band - it features a triangle encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA on top and AMERICA CENTRAL on the bottom; also similar to the flag of Honduras, which has five blue stars arranged in an X pattern centered in the white band. The Masonic triangle represents the 3 branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. The volcanoes stand for the 5 nations of Central America. Within the triangle are symbols of liberty (a Phrygian cap), the ideals of the people (golden rays), and peace (rainbow).El Salvador National Anthem
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| Anthem History | The National Anthem of El Salvador was commonly adopted as the National Song on September 15, 1879 but did not have official recognition until December 11, 1953 The Official National Anthem was composed and written by the artist Juan Aberle and by General Juan José Cañas. It was composed by recommendation of President Dr. Rafael Zaldívar and was sung for the first time on September 15, 1879 at the prior National Palace by children and young students from government and private schools of the capital city |
| Anthem Lyrics |
HIMNO NACIONAL DE EL SALVADORCHORUS SALUDEMOS LA PATRIA ORGULLOSOS DE HIJOS SUYOS PODERNOS LLAMAR; Y JUREMOS LA VIDA ANIMOSOS. SIN DESCANSO A SU BIEN CONSAGRAR. First Verse Y con fe inquebrantable el camino Le protege una férrea barrera Second Verse Third Verse |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
Let us salute the motherland, Proud to be called her children. To her well-being let us swear Boldly and unceasingly to devote our lives. (repeat) Of peace enjoyed in perfect happiness, CHORUS CHORUS All are self-denying and faithful CHORUS |