National symbols — Armenia
Anthem and national symbols.
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Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Armenia: The words to "Mer Hayrenik", taken from a poem by Miqayél Ghazari, were set to music long before Armenia adopted it as her anthem upon regaining her independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The present anthem is a modified version of the original song, which consisted of five clauses. Some of the words have also been changed appropriately to…
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National anthem
- Anthem History
The words to "Mer Hayrenik", taken from a poem by Miqayél Ghazari, were set to music long before Armenia adopted it as her anthem upon regaining her independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The present anthem is a modified version of the original song, which consisted of five clauses. Some of the words have also been changed appropriately to reflect the freedom and independence of the country.
- Anthem Lyrics
Mer hayrenik‘, Azat Ankakh, Vor aprel eh tareh tar, Yoor vorik‘e ard kanchum eh Azat, Ankakh Hayastan. Aha‘, yeghpayr, kez mi drosh, Vor im dzerkov gortsetsi, Gishernere yes koon cheghah, Artasukov lvatsi. Nayir nran yerek guynov, Nvirakan mer nshan, Togh poghpoghi t‘shnamu dem, Togh misht pandsah Hayastan. Amenayn tegh mah‘e mi eh, Mard mi angam pit merni, Bayts yerani ovr yur azgi Azatutyan k‘e zohvi.
- Anthem Lyrics English
Land of our fathers, free, independent, Which has endured from age to age. Its sons and daughters now proclaim Armenia, sovereign and free. Its sons and daughters now proclaim Armenia, sovereign and free. Brother, take this banner, Made with my own hands, During sleepless nights, And bathed in my tears. During sleepless nights, And bathed in my tears. See, it has three colours; A single hallowed symbol. May it sparkle before the foe, May Armenia flourish ever! May it sparkle before the foe, May Armenia flourish ever! Death is everywhere the same, Man is born just once to die, But blest is he who gives his life To defend his nation's freedom. But blest is he who gives his life To defend his nation's freedom.