What is The National Anthem of Colombia?
The ” National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia ” is the official name of the national anthem of Colombia.The lyrics of the anthem is composed of eleven stanzas and a chorus and was written by President Rafael Núñez, originally as an ode to celebrate the independence of Cartagena.
The official announcement came in the form of Act 33 of October 28 of 1920.
English Translation of Anthem:
Oh, unwithering glory!
Oh, immortal jubilance!
In furrows of pain,
goodness now germinates. (Repeat)
The dreadful night has ceased.
Sublime Liberty
beams forth the dawn
of her invincible light.
All of humanity
that groans within its chains,
understands the words
of He who died on the cross.