March of the Malvinas
The Marcha de las Malvinas (in English: March of the Falklands) is a patriotic anthem of Argentina. It is sung in demonstrations to assert Argentina sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands (in Spanish: Islas Malvinas) and was prominently broadcast by the military government (controlled media during the Falklands War).
| "March of the Malvinas" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1940 |
| Genre | Argentinian militar march |
| Songwriter(s) | Carlos Obligado |
| Composer(s) | Jose Tieri |
On March 3, 1948, it was premiered by the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra.
Since 2017, it is also the official anthem of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands province.[1]
The lyrics were written by the Argentine poet Carlos Obligado and the music was composed by José Tieri. They won a 1939 contest organised by the Junta de Recuperación de las Malvinas (Falklands Recovery Commission).
Lyrics
| Spanish Lyrics | English Translation |
|---|---|
|
Tras su manto de neblinas, |
Behind their misty quilt |
References
- "Símbolos provinciales fueguinos". 18 April 2020.
External links
- (in Spanish) MP3 at the Argentine website "El Malvinense"