CA Country Anthems

Montenegro National Anthem History

Oj, svijetla majska zoro · Ој, свијетла мајска зоро

The anthem "Oj, svijetla majska zoro" is based on an old Montenegrin folk song with lyrics by Sekula Drljević. It was officially adopted on July 12, 2004, while the country was still in federation with Serbia.

Montenegro Oj, svijetla majska zoro

Montenegro

Language
Montenegrin
Anthem
Oj, svijetla majska zoro
Duration
2:05
Status
"Oj, svijetla majska zoro" serves as the official national anthem of independent Montenegro today.

History timeline

  1. Pre-2004

    The melody for "Oj, svijetla majska zoro" originated as an old Montenegrin folk song, later harmonized by Zarko Mikovic.

  2. Pre-2004

    Sekula Drljević penned the lyrics for the anthem.

  3. 2004

    July 12: Montenegro officially adopted "Oj, svijetla majska zoro" as its national anthem.

  4. 2004

    This adoption occurred while Montenegro was still in a state federation with Serbia.

Its music is based on an old Montenegrin folk song, with the original composer remaining unknown.