National Symbols: flag, coat of arms, seal and anthem

You National symbols - flag, coat of arms, seal and anthem - implemented by Law n° 5,700, of September 1, 1971, represent the union of our country.

Included in the Constitution, they have great historical value and identify the Brazilian nation. Together they signal the nation's sense of unity as well as the country's sovereignty.

Every country in the world has national symbols. They are used in events (ceremonies, sporting events, etc.) and official documents.

Remember that the National Symbols Day is celebrated on September 18th.

National flag

The national flag was instituted on November 19, 1889. It is composed of a green rectangle, a superimposed yellow diamond and a blue circle with white stars, across which a white band with the national positivist motto is crossed: “Order and Progress”.

The colors of the flag - green and yellow - are inherited from the imperial flag, and signify the House of Bragança (green) and that of Habsburg (yellow).

Furthermore, the colors refer to the richness of our country: green from forests and forests, yellow from gold, blue from the sky.

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The stars symbolize the country's 27 federative units (26 states and the Federal District).

Their disposition represents the Cruzeiro do Sul constellation, on November 15, 1889, in Rio de Janeiro, when the Republic of the country was proclaimed.

Every week, in public and private schools, the national flag must be raised, a law that came into force in 2009. remember that the National Flag Day is celebrated on November 19th.

National Weapons

The National Arms, or the Coat of Arms of the Republic, was created by the engineer Artur Zauer in the government of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca. It is a figure used in public buildings.

Its use is mandatory by the Armed Forces and the three powers: Executive, Legislative and Judiciary.

The Coat of Arms is represented by a round, azure blue shield, which is supported by a five-pointed star. In the center, there is the constellation Cruzeiro do Sul, which is on a sword.

On top of the sword is written "Federative Republic of Brazil", on the left side "November 15th", and "of 1889", on the right.

Around it is a wreath formed by a branch of coffee on the right and another of flowering tobacco on the left.

National Seal

Created in the government of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, the national seal is used on official documents (letters, diplomas, certificates, etc.) in order to authenticate government acts.

It is represented by a sphere with the stars on the flag that indicate the country's 27 federative units.

It has the inscription "Federative Republic of Brazil" and in the middle a white band with the national motto: "Order and Progress".

National anthem

To celebrate the Independence of Brazil (1822), the Brazilian National Anthem was composed by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada (1870-1927) and Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795-1865).

It is sung in unison at the openings of civic, patriotic, cultural, sporting, school and religious events.

Thus, in addition to hoisting the flag, the national anthem must be sung at least once a week in public and private schools across the country.

National Anthem Day is celebrated on April 13th.

Lyrics of the Brazilian National Anthem

Part I

They heard the placid shores from Ipiranga
From a heroic people the resounding cry,
And the sun of Liberty, in blazing rays,
It shone in the Fatherland sky at that moment.

If the pledge of this equality
We managed to conquer with a strong arm,
In your bosom, O Liberty,
Death itself defies our chest!

O beloved Fatherland,
Worshiped,
Save! Save!

Brazil, an intense dream, a vivid ray,
From love and hope to the earth descends,
If in your beautiful sky, smiling and clear,
The image of the Cruzeiro shines through.

Giant by nature,
You are beautiful, you are strong, fearless colossus,
And your future mirrors that greatness.

adored land
Among other thousand
It's you, Brazil,
O beloved Fatherland!
of the children of this soil
you are kind mother,
Beloved homeland,
Brazil!

Part I

Eternally lying in a splendid cradle,
To the sound of the sea and the light of the deep sky,
Fulguras, oh Brazil, flower of America,
Illuminated in the sun of the New World!

Than the earth, brighter,
Your laughing, beautiful fields have more flowers;
"Our forests have more life",
"Our life" in your bosom "more loves."

O beloved Fatherland,
Worshiped,
Save! Save!

Brazil, of eternal love, be a symbol
The labarum that bears stars,
And say the blond green of that streamer
- "Peace in the future and glory in the past."

But if you raise the strong club from justice,
You will see that a child of yours does not run away from the fight,
Nor fear, who adores you, death itself.

beloved land,
Among another thousand,
It's you, Brazil,
O beloved Fatherland!
Of the children of this soil you are a gentle mother,
Beloved homeland,
Brazil!