| English: March of Zacatecas | |
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Regional anthem of Zacatecas | |
| Also known as | Himno Regional de Zacatecas (English: Regional Anthem of Zacatecas) |
| Lyrics | Genaro Codina, 1892 |
| Music | Fernando Villalpando, 1892 |
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"Marcha de Zacatecas" (instrumental) | |
The "Marcha de Zacatecas" (English: "March of Zacatecas") is a Mexican patriotic song that serves as the regional anthem of the Mexican state of Zacatecas.
In 1891, in a family gathering at the home of Fernando Villalpando, there was a bet between Villapando and Genaro Codina, which consisted of writing a military march. The winner would dedicate the song to the then Governor of the State of Zacatecas, General Jesús Aréchiga.
That same year, both the Codina and the Villalpando compositions were submitted to a jury composed of friends and relatives, who gave the victory to the song of Genaro Codina. The original title was "Marcha Aréchiga", to be dedicated to the governor Arechiga, but he suggested that the name be changed to March of Zacatecas.
The song was premiered in the Hidalgo garden, in the city of Zacatecas, for a serenade of the Municipal Band, directed by Fernando Villalpando, which has the merit of the music; that is where the song earned the title of "Himno Regional de Zacatecas" (English: Regional Anthem of Zacatecas).[1]
Via "Zacatecas March" Codina influenced many other compositions, including "Washington and Lee Swing" (q.v.).[citation needed]
Complete version:.[2]
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Coro: Prestos estad a combatir |
Chorus: Be ready to fight |
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Prestos estad, suena el clarín |
Be ready, the bugle sounds |
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Estrofa I: Sí, a la lidia marchemos |
Stanza I: Yes, let us march to the fight |
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Estrofa II y V: Como huracán que en su furor |
Stanza II and V: As a hurricane in its fury |
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Estrofa III y VI: No os detengáis, no hay temor |
Stanza III and VI: Don't stop, no fear |
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Estrofa IV: Oh, Patria mía |
Stanza IV: Oh my Fatherland |