Majulah Singapura Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The national anthem, together with the national flag and the state crest, reflect Singapore's identity as a nation. The anthem echoes the enduring hope and spirit of Singaporeans to make progress. It rallies us together to succeed.It is interesting to note that many Singaporeans only know the lyrics to the song but do not understand Malay. Many rely on English translations of the song to understand what they are singing.
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2 Lyrics 3 New Recording 4 Guidelines for Usage 5 Credits 6 External Links |
Origin
The national anthem was written in the wake of nationalism during 1956-1957. Its composer, the late Encik Zubir Said, had written it on the basis of two words, "Majulah Singapura" which means "Onward Singapore". It was launched on December 3, 1959 together with the national flag and the state crest, on the steps of the City Hall at the installation of the new head of state, the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. Upon Singapore's independence in 1965, "Majulah Singapura" was adopted as the republic's national anthem.
The new anthem recording was the culmination of more than a year's work by the Ministry of Information and the Arts (MITA). The main objective was to make the anthem more accessible to all Singaporeans.
Several local composers were invited to re-arrange the national anthem in May 2000 in the key of "F". Cultural medallion winner, Phoon Yew Tien's version was chosen by an evaluation panel, headed by Bernard Tan. The orchestration is in a slower tempo and uses more instruments to create a majestic rendition of the anthem.
Singapore's very own orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, with Lim Yau at the helm, did the new recording at Victoria Concert Hall on November 20, 2000. The new arrangement has been recorded in seven versions including orchestral, choir/solo and piano.
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Original Malay Lyrics
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
English Translation
ONWARD SINGAPORE
Chinese Translation
前进吧，新加坡！
New Recording
A new recording with a grander and more inspiring arrangement, was launched on January 19, 2001.Guidelines for Usage
Guidelines for the singing and playing of the national anthem were relaxed in 2004 to encourage the singing of the anthem at all events of national significance.How it may be used
How it cannot be used
Credits
External Links
