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The Azores Flag

The Azores Anthem

This is not intended as a literal translation of the Azores Anthem. It is no more than the author's wish to convey its interpretation to readers; we therefore ask for your undertanding.

Faith and firmness gave birth
In the splendour of a new chant
The Azores are our assurance
Of tracing the glory of a people

Ahead! In communion,
For our Autonomy.
Liberty, justice and reason
Are lit up in the lightning
Of the Flag that guides us

Ahead! Fight, Battle
For the immortal past
Seed in future the light
Of a triumphant people

Of a destiny achieved with pride
To pick more fruit and flowers
Because this is the sacred way
Of the stars that crown the Azores.

Ahead, Azoreans!
For peace in the united land.
We take large flights,
So that branches of deserved victory
Flower better.

Ahead! Fight, Battle
For the immortal past,
Seed in future the light,
Of a triumphant people.

© Jorge de Carvalho