Tavisupleba
- This article is on the National Anthem of Georgia (country). For the political party, see
Tavisupleba (political movement) .
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"Tavisupleba" (Georgian: თავისუფლება) is the current national anthem of Georgia. The anthem, whose title means
"Freedom", was adopted in 2004, along with the new national
History
The new Georgian anthem was adopted by the Parliament of Georgia on
20 May 2004 [1], exactly 5 months after the resignation of President
"Tavisupleba" succeeds the old anthem
The new anthem quickly gained popularity in contrast to its predecessor, whose lyrics were somewhat archaic and difficult to memorize.
Music
The music of the anthem were adapted from two Georgian operas, "Abesalom da Eteri" (1918)and
"Daisi" (1923), composed by Zakaria Paliashvili, the father of the Georgian
Official lyrics
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ჩემი ხატია სამშობლო, |
Chemi khatia samshoblo, |
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Regulations
According to the Regulations for the Parliament of Georgia, Chapter 3, Article 4.5., the national anthem of Georgia is played at the opening and closing of each session. It is also performed following the signing of the Oath of the Parliamentarian after the Parliament recognizes the authority of at least two-third of its newly elected members (Chapter 25, Article 124.7). The anthem is also played prior to the annual report of the President of Georgia to the Parliament. [5]
At the beginning and closing of television and radio programing, the anthem is played. For example, on Georgian Public Broadcasting, a video plays with the Georgian flag being flown and features current Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili singing.
Trivia
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During the U.S.
Media
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Vocal Vocal recording from the Government of Georgia Instrumental Instrumental recording, from the President of Georgia - Problems playing the files? See media help.
References
- ^ Parliament of Georgia. The Constitutional Law on the National Anthem of Georgia (No 72-2s; საქართველოს ორგანული კანონი "საქართველოს სახელმწიფო ჰიმნის შესახებ"). Retrieved Apr. 4, 2006 .
- ^ Parliament of Georgia The First Plenary Meeting of Parliament. Apr. 22, 2004. Retrieved Apr. 3, 2006.
- ^ The following is a reasonably accurate, though unscientific,
transliteration. It does not fully account for the complex Georgian
consonants . - ^ English translation is done by David Chikvaidze
- ^ Parliament of Georgia: Regulations for the Parliament
((საქართველოს პარლამენტის რეგლამენტი)). (
PDF , 430 KB). Retrieved on Apr. 4, 2006 - ^ The
Washington Times Bush praises Georgians, by Joseph Curl. May 11, 2005. Retrieved Apr. 4, 2006.
External links
- (Georgian) Parliament of Georgia Lyrics
- (Georgian)
President of Georgia Lyrics and media - Music Video - A
YouTube post of a music video version of "Tavisupleba". - "Tavisupleba: The Georgian National Anthem," From the Cradle of Wine
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