Timor-Leste
- Language
- Portuguese
- Anthem
- Pátria
- Duration
- 2:09
- Status
- 'Pátria' remains East Timor's official national anthem today, though its Tetum translation reportedly does not fit the music.
Timor-Leste National Anthem History
Pátria
The anthem "Pátria" was first played upon East Timor's brief independence in 1975, only to be suppressed by Indonesian occupation. It was officially re-adopted in 2002 when the nation regained full independence.
Timor-Leste
Pátria
History timeline
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1975
East Timor declared independence, and 'Pátria' was first played as the national anthem.
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1975
Indonesia invaded East Timor just days later, leading to the anthem's temporary suppression.
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2002
East Timor regained full independence from Indonesia after a long occupation.
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2002
'Pátria' was officially re-adopted as the national anthem of the newly independent nation.
The anthem's lyricist, Francisco Borja da Costa, was tragically killed during the Indonesian invasion shortly after its initial adoption.