Els Segadors
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"Els Segadors" (The Reapers) is the anthem of Catalonia. It has been the anthem of the Catalan people since the late 19th century.
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History
The modern lyrics are by Emili Guanyavents and were written in 1899; the music was by Francesc Alió and was written in 1892, based on an old popular song.
The song is based on the events of 1639 and 1640, when the Catalans fought for independence against King Philip IV of Spain and his favourite, Olivares - the Guerra dels Segadors or Reapers' War.
The Catalan government made "Els Segadors" its national anthem in 1993.
Lyrics
| Catalunya triomfant, tornarà a ser rica i plena. | Catalonia triumphant Will once again be rich and bountiful, |
| Bon colp de falç, Bon colp de falç, | A good blow with the sickle, A good blow with the sickle, |
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Ara és hora, segadors. | Now is the time, reapers, Now is the time to be alert. |
| Bon colp de falç, Bon colp de falç, | A good blow with the sickle, A good blow with the sickle, |
| Que tremoli l'enemic en veient la nostra ensenya. | Let the enemy tremble On seeing our banner. |
| Bon colp de falç, Bon colp de falç, | A good blow with the sickle, A good blow with the sickle, |
See also
External links
- Generalitat de Catalunya: The National Anthem (http://www10.gencat.net/gencat/AppJava/en/catalunya/simbols/himne.jsp) (official page in English, with lyrics translation, music sheet and official version recordings in mp3 and oog formats)
- History of the anthem (http://www.odontocat.com/angles/symbols4%20.htm)
- Link to the mp3 recording of Els Segadors (http://www.jerc.net/olot/arxius/audio/SEGADORS.zip)
- Link to the midi version of the song (http://www.jerc.net/olot/arxius/audio/segadors.mid)ca:Els Segadors
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