National symbols — Latvia
Anthem and national symbols.
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⚡ National symbols at a glance
Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Latvia: "Dievs, Sveti Latviju!" was originally written for an entry in a national singing festival in 1873, and that year became the national anthem of Latvia until Soviet occupation in 1940. Upon re-establishment of independence 50 years later, it was once again adopted as the official state anthem
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National anthem
- Anthem History
"Dievs, Sveti Latviju!" was originally written for an entry in a national singing festival in 1873, and that year became the national anthem of Latvia until Soviet occupation in 1940. Upon re-establishment of independence 50 years later, it was once again adopted as the official state anthem
- Anthem Lyrics
DIEVS, SVîT± LATVIJU! Dievs, sveti Latviju, Mus' dargo teviju, Sveti jel Latviju, Ak, sveti jel to! Kur latvju meitas zied, Kur latvju deli dzied, Laid mums tur laime diet, Mus' Latvija!
- Anthem Lyrics English
Bless Latvia, O God, Our verdant native land sod, Where Baltic heroes trod, Keep her from harm! Bless Latvia, O God, Our verdant native land sod, Where Baltic heroes trod, Keep her from harm! Our lovely daughters near. Our singing sons appear, May Fortune smiling here Grace Latvia! Our lovely daughters near. Our singing sons appear, May Fortune smiling here Grace Latvia!