Tiến Quân Ca

Tiến Quân Ca

English: Marching Song
The emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
National anthem of Vietnam North Vietnam
Lyrics	Văn Cao, 1944
Music	Văn Cao, 1944
Adopted	1945 (North Vietnam) 1976 (Vietnam)
Relinquished	1976 (North Vietnam)

The "Marching Song" (Vietnamese: Tiến Quân Ca, pronounced [tjə̌n kwən kaː]), also known as the "Army March" and the "Song of Advancing Soldiers", is the national anthem of Vietnam, both written and composed by Văn Cao in 1944. The "Marching Song" was adopted as the national anthem of North Vietnam in 1945, and was adopted as the national anthem of the new Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1976, following the reunification of both North Vietnam and South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War.

History

The "Marching Song" was both written and composed by Văn Cao in 1944, and was adopted as the national anthem of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945, and throughout the Vietnam War.

When Vietnam was unified following the end of the Vietnam War, the "Marching Song" became the national anthem of the unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1976. During the wars there was a movement to replace the national anthem of Vietnam as the "Marching Song" was deemed outdated, but no reasonable alternative ever materialized.

Usage

Although the "Song of Advancing Soldiers" consists of two verses, only the first is recognized and used as the official anthem of Vietnam.

Lyrics

Vietnamese (Quốc Ngữ)	English Translation
First verse
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi Chung lòng cứu quốc Bước chân dồn vang trên đường gập ghềnh xa Cờ in máu chiến thắng mang hồn nước, Súng ngoài xa chen khúc quân hành ca. Đường vinh quang xây xác quân thù, Thắng gian lao cùng nhau lập chiến khu. Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng, Tiến mau ra sa trường, Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên. Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền.	Soldiers of Vietnam, marching onward United in determination to save the nation, Our steps resound on the long and arduous road. Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of the country. The distant rumbling of guns mingles with our marching song. The path to glory is built by the bodies of our foes. Overcoming all hardships, together we build our resistance bases. For the People's cause let us fight ceaselessly, Let us hasten to the battlefield! Onward! All together advancing! For one eternal Vietnam.
Second verse
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi Sao vàng phấp phới Dắt giống nòi quê hương qua nơi lầm than Cùng chung sức phấn đấu xây đời mới, Đứng đều lên gông xích ta đập tan. Từ bao lâu ta nuốt căm hờn, Quyết hy sinh đời ta tươi thắm hơn. Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng, Tiến mau ra sa trường, Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên. Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền.	Soldiers of Vietnam, marching onward The gold star afluttering Leading our people and our land out of misery Joining hands in our struggle to build a new life. Rising in unison, smashing the chains and shackles to smithereens. For too long have we swallowed our hatred. Vow to sacrifice for a brighter life. For the People's cause let us fight ceaselessly, Let us hasten to the battlefield! Onward! All together advancing! For one eternal Vietnam.

External links

• Vietnam: Tiến Quân Ca - Audio of the national anthem of Vietnam, with information and lyrics
• Tap Chi Xay Dung Dang, 08/1999 - Both a vocal and an instrumental version of the Anthem is available at the website for "Tap Chi Xay Dung Dang", the Constructive Magazine of the Communist Party of Vietnam.