English: Hymn of the Azores | |
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Regional anthem of Azores, Portugal | |
Lyrics | Natália Correia, 19 May 1979 |
Music | Joaquim Lima (1890) Original Teófilo Frazão (1979) Adaption |
Adopted | 21 October 1980 |
Audio sample | |
Piano version |
The "Hymn of the Azores" (Portuguese: Hino dos Açores) is the official regional anthem used during some ceremonies in the Portuguese autonomous region of the Azores. For official purposes, the national anthem, "A Portuguesa", is always used during government events, in sporting venues, and during other civic ceremonies.