A country’s national anthem is more than lyrics and spirited music. From an anthem’s conception, it becomes a part of history and culture, set to the beat of its people’s hearts in unity. An anthem accompanies a country through its changes, its wars, its times of peace, its victories, and its defeats. It reflects the philosophy and mindset of its writers and composers, and rings true in the ears of the entire country.
Romania’s National Anthem is no different, and each year the Romanian people commemorate this anthem and the events surrounding it on its National Anthem Day.
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1. What is National Anthem Day in Romania?
National Anthem Day, though not a public holiday, is a holiday for Romanians to sing, listen to, and fully appreciate the Romanian National Anthem. This anthem, titled Deșteaptă-te, române! (or “Awaken Thee, Romanian!” in English), is near Romanians’ hearts as it has been from its first performance in 1848—the year of the trying 1848 Revolution.
The Romania National Anthem has helped Romanians remain strong and united through many a trial since, including the Russo-Turkish War, World War I, World War II (as Romania decided to turn against Germany and its Nazism), and the Romanian Revolution (1989).
Once you hear the Romanian National Anthem lyrics, it won’t be hard to understand why Romanians cling to it in times of trouble or change. Unity, confidence, and patriotism resound in its words, and that’s what any country needs to remain strong. Hence the presence of National Anthem Day in Romania.
2. When is National Anthem Day?
Each year, Romanians observe their National Anthem Day on July 29.
3. How is the National Anthem Celebrated?
On National Anthem Day, people still have to work and go to school, seeing as it’s not a public holiday. However, a public ceremony is still held in a popular, historical place in Romania each year—typically the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
During this ceremony, the Romanian President is present, along with many other political and government leaders, as well as those who serve or have served in the Romanian military. There’s a twenty-one-gun salute, followed by speeches from the leaders in attendance. These speeches cover topics such as the country’s history, people worthy of mention, and what to expect for Romania’s future.
Romanians raise their flag high, and as expected, they sing the national anthem in its entirety.
4. The Author
So, who wrote the Romanian National Anthem?
Andrei Mureșanu wrote the lyrics of Romania’s National Anthem in 1848, based on an old religious tune.
Mureșanu grew up under the influence of his small business-owning family, and after studying philosophy and religion, he became a professor Brașov to publish his first sample of poetry not long after.
To give context to his work writing the Romanian National Anthem, Mureșanu also worked as an activist around the time of the 1848 Revolution.
5. Vocabulary You Need to Know for National Anthem Day
Here’s some vocabulary you should know for National Anthem Day in Romania!
- Preşedinte — President
- Ceremonie — Ceremony
- Cântec — Song
- A trezi — Wake up
- Libertate — Liberty
- Patriotism — Patriotism
- Strofă — Stanza
- 21 de salve de tun — 21-gun salute
- Somn — Sleep
- Tiran — Tyrant
- Veteran — Veteran
- Revoluție — Revolution
To hear each vocabulary word pronounced, check out our Romanian National Anthem Day vocabulary list!
Conclusion
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