Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Guam.
Who wrote the Guamanian national anthem (lyrics and music)?
When was the national anthem of Guam officially adopted?
Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.
Answer
The National anthem of Guam is “Fanohge Chamoru” which means in English “Stand Ye Guamanians”.
Guam’s anthem lyrics were written by Ramon Manalisay SABLAN [English], Lagrimas UNTALAN [Chamoru] and the music was written by Ramon Manalisay SABLAN.
Adopted 1919; The Local Anthem Is Also Known As “Guam Hymn”; As A Territory Of The United States, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Which Generally Follows The Playing Of “Stand Ye Guamanians,” Is Official .
Listen to Guam national anthem on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25xvR9Z0go
Guamanian anthem lyrics (Official English)
Stand ye Guamanians for your country
And sing her praise from shore to shore
For her honor, for her glory
Exalt our isle forever more.
For her honor, for her glory
Exalt our isle forever more.
May everlasting peace reign o’er us
May Heaven’s blessing to us come
Against all peril, do not forsake us
God protect our isle of Guam.
Against all peril, do not forsake us
God protect our isle of Guam.
You can find more information about Guamanian anthem on Wikipedia – See link.
Sheet Music: View the Guamanian national anthem sheet music – See link.
Guam
Guamanian national symbol: coconut tree.
Conventional short form country name: Guam.
Conventional long form country name: Territory of Guam.
Local short form country name: Guahan.
Local long form country name: Guahan.