Lithuania National Anthem
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Anthem History
"Tautiška Giesme" is the national anthem of Lithuania. It was written in 1898 by Dr. Vincas Kudirka and became the official national anthem in 1919.
Anthem Lyrics
Lietuva, Tevyne musu,Tu didvyriu žeme,
Iš praeities Tavo sunus
Te stiprybe semia.
Tegul Tavo vaikai eina
Vien takais dorybes,
Tegul dirba Tavo naudai
Ir žmoniu gerybei.
Tegul saule Lietuvoj
Tamsumas prašalina,
Ir šviesa, ir tiesa
Mus žingsnius telydi.
Tegul meile Lietuvos
Dega musu širdyse,
Vardan tos Lietuvos
Vienybe težydi!
Anthem Lyrics English
Lithuania Our Homeland,land of heroes,
let your sons draw strength
from the past.
May your children walk
only ways of goodness,
Let them labor for your good
And for the welfare of the people.
Let the sun eliminate
Lithuania's shadows,
and may light and truth
Accompany our footsteps.
May the love for Lithuania
burn in our hearts,
and, for Lithuania's sake,
let unity flourish!
Lithuania Flag
| Flag Date of Adoption | 1918 |
| Flag Symbolism |
three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red Yellow is the color of the sun symbolizing light, prosperity, nobility, honesty and spiritual greatness. The green is the color of vegetation, symbolizing the beauty of nature, life, hope, freedom and joy. Red is the color of the land and of blood, symbolizing love, daring, courage and blood shed for the Fatherland. |