غيانا
- اللغة
- English
- Anthem
- Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains
- Duration
- 0:53
- Status
- “Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains” remains the national anthem of Guyana today.
Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains
Guyana's national anthem, “Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains,” was adopted on April 21, 1966, following a national competition held just one month before the nation gained independence.
A national competition was held to select the national anthem for the soon-to-be independent nation.
The song “Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains” was chosen as the winning entry.
The anthem was officially adopted on April 21, one month prior to Guyana's independence.
The anthem was adopted only one month before Guyana achieved independence, showcasing a swift establishment of national symbols.