CA Country Anthems

Georgia National Anthem History

Tavisupleba · თავისუფლება

Georgia's national anthem, "Tavisupleba" (Liberty), was adopted on April 23, 2004, following a popular revolt. Its music is an adaptation of compositions from operas by Zakaria Paliashvili, set to new lyrics by Dawit Magradse.

Georgia Tavisupleba

Georgia

Language
Georgian
Anthem
Tavisupleba
Duration
1:26
Status
Today, "Tavisupleba" continues to proudly serve as the national anthem of Georgia, symbolizing the nation's freedom.

History timeline

  1. Pre-2004

    Georgian composer Zakaria Paliashvili creates music for his operas, including “Abesalom da Eteri” and “Daisi.”

  2. Early 2004

    A popular revolt in Georgia leads to a change in government and a desire for new national symbols.

  3. 2004

    Joseb Ketschakmadse adapts Paliashvili's operatic music to form the melody of the new national anthem.

  4. 2004

    Dawit Magradse authors the new lyrics for the anthem, titled “Tavisupleba.”

  5. April 23, 2004

    “Tavisupleba” is officially adopted as the new national anthem of Georgia.

The anthem's music is uniquely derived from existing compositions by Zakaria Paliashvili for his Georgian operas, rather than being an entirely new creation.