"" (; 'Beloved Homeland') is the national anthem of Mozambique, approved by law in 2002 under Article 295 of the Constitution of Mozambique. It was written by Salomão J. Manhiça and replaced "Viva, Viva a FRELIMO" on 30 April 2002.
History The anthem is the second Mozambique has adopted after its independence, the first being "Viva, Viva a FRELIMO". The lyrics of the latter were removed in the 1990s, then the Parliament adopted a new anthem, "Pátria Amada", in 2002. Despite the fact that nine people took part in making the song, as recently as 2013, the Republic's Assembly recognised Manhiça as the author of the anthem. However, there are sources that claim others contributed to "Pátria Amada", including Justino Sigaulane Chemane, who composed the music, and Mia Couto.
Lyrics "Pátria Amada" has three verses, but usually only the first verse and chorus (which is repeated) are performed.
Portuguese lyrics (official)IPA transcriptionSwahili translationEnglish translationI In the memory of Africa and the World Beautiful fatherland of those that dared to fight Mozambique, your name is freedom The Sun of June forever will shine
𝄆 Mozambique, our Glorious Land Rock by rock constructing a new day Millions of arms, only one force O beloved fatherland, let's be victorious 𝄇
II United people from the Rovuma to Maputo Harvest the fruits of the combat for peace The dream grows waving in the flag And goes cultivating in the certainty of tomorrow
III Flowers sprouting of the soil of your sweat In the mountains, in the rivers, in the sea We swear by you, O Mozambique No tyrant will enslave us
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External links
Mozambique: Pátria Amada - Audio of the national anthem of Mozambique, with information and lyrics (archive link) Vocal rendition