Anthem Title: “Guam Hymn” (English) “Fanohge Chamoru” (Chamorro) “Stand Ye Guamanians” (English translation) Description: The territorial anthem of Guam, used during local festivities and international sporting events, was written by Dr. Ramon Manalisay Sablan, the island’s first medical doctor of Chamorro (the indigenous people of Guam) background, and an outspoken Chamorro rights activist. Written in English and adopted in 1919 during a time when Chamorro language and culture were suppressed, the lyrics in the local language of Chamoru were written in 1974 during a resurgence of Chamorro pride of identity. When played at official occasions it is always preceded by “The Star Spangled Banner“, as Guam remains a territory of the United States. Special thanks to: Col. Dennis Santo Tomas for the sheet music and music file. Lyricist: Ramon Manalisay Sablan (English) Lagrimas Untalan (Chamorro) Composer: Ramon Manalisay Sablan In Use Since: 1919 Chamorro lyrics 1. Fanohge Chamoru put it tano’-ta Kånta i ma tunå-ña gi todu i lugåt. Para i onra, para i gloria Abiba i isla sen parat. Para i onra, para i gloria Abiba i isla sen parat. 2. U todu i tiempo i pas para hita Yan ginen i langet na bendesion. Kontra i piligru, na’fansåfo’ ham Yu’os prutehi i islan Guam. Kontra i piligru, na’fansåfo’ ham Yu’os prutehi i islan Guam. English lyrics 1. Stand ye Guamanians for your country And sing her praise from shore to shore. For her honor, for her glory Exalt our island forever more. For her honor, for her glory Exalt our island forever more. 2. May everlasting peace reign o’er us, May heaven’s blessing to us come. Against all perils, do not forsake us, God protect our Isle of Guam. Against all perils, do not forsake us, God protect our Isle of Guam. Reference: http://www.nationalanthems.info/gu.htm

• published: 02 Aug 2015
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