The "Vizcaya Hymn" is the official anthem of the province of Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines.
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Provincial anthem of Nueva Vizcaya | |
| Lyrics | Jaime M. Macadangdang (original English lyrics) |
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| Music | Jaime M. Macadangdang |
| Adopted | 2012 |
History
editThe Vizcaya Hymn was composed by Jaime M. Macadangdang, a retired teacher from Solano, who also wrote the song's original English lyrics.[1]
In 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya passed Ordinance No. 2012-081, adopting new, official Ilocano lyrics for the song,[2] with Macadangdang's lyrics being translated into Ilocano by Bernabe D. Lorenzo, Jr. [3] Intended to make the song more relatable to the province's residents,[1] the provincial government subsequently ordered all employees of the province's subordinate local government units to sing the song in Ilocano,[1] and the ordinance made mandatory the song's performance at official events and public functions throughout the province.[4]
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan later passed Ordinance No. 2019–160 on June 17, 2019 which adopts an official flag for Nueva Vizcaya, with the playing of the Vizcaya Hymn becoming part of the observed flag protocol whenever it is raised.[2]
The Isinai and Gaddang versions of the hymn are yet to be fulfilled.
Lyrics
editAlthough the Vizcaya Hymn only has official lyrics in English and Ilocano, indigenous peoples living in the province have also translated the lyrics into their own respective languages as well as Tagalog.[5]
| Original English version[6] penned by Jaime M. Macadangdang |
Official Ilocano version[2] translated by Bernabe D. Lorenzo, Jr. |
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In a valley where there's peace and happiness |
Ginget nga ayan ti talna ken ragsak |
The song's lyrics make reference to the natural beauty of the province, its rich natural resources, and the need to love, encourage and promote the province's cultural traditions.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Ebreo, Benjamin Moses M. (July 11, 2013). "Tagalog news: Vizcaya Hymn, kakantahin ng mga kawani ng LGU sa Ilocano" [Vizcaya Hymn to be sung by LGU employees in Ilocano] (in Filipino). Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved January 21, 2021 – via Ugnayan.com.[dead link]
- ^ a b c An Ordinance requiring the hoisting of the provincial banner simultaneously with the singing the Vizcaya Hymn every flag raising ceremony and all other public undertakings of the Provincial Government immediately after the singing of the National Anthem (PDF) (Ordinance 2019-160). Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya. June 3, 2019.
- ^ "Tam-an BMPC Celebrates 24th Year". Spiritus et Veritas. Vol. I, no. 9. Roman Catholic Diocese of Bayombong. p. 8. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ "Vizcaya banner to be hoisted after raising national flag" (Press release). Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya. August 26, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ Ebreo, Benjamin Moses M. (May 29, 2017). "IP Day assures NV cultural preservation". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ "NVGCHS Batch 1988 Silver Reunion: Silver Reunion Guide". Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School Batch 1988 Alumni Association. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
External links
edit- The Vizcaya Hymn on YouTube, produced by the Nueva Vizcaya State University