The red stands for the suffering under colonial rule and for the blood shed in the struggle for independece. The yellow symbolizes the fruits of work that contribute to well-being. The green represents the tropical forests of the country and hope for a bright future. The star is a symbol of Africa and its people.
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Anthem History | "Esta é a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada" ("This Is Our Beloved Country") is the national anthem of Guinea-Bissau. Written and composed by Amílcar Cabral, it was adopted upon independence in 1974. |
Anthem Lyrics |
Sol, suor e o verde e mar, Séculos de dor e esperança: Esta é a terra dos nossos avós! Fruto das nossas mãos, Da flor do nosso sangue: Esta é a nossa pátria amada. CHORUS: CHORUS |
Anthem Lyrics English |
Sun, sweat, verdure and sea, Centuries of pain and hope; This is the land of our ancestors. Fruit of our hands, Of the flower of our blood: This is our beloved country. CHORUS: CHORUS |