Vizcaya Hymn
Provincial anthem of Nueva Vizcaya
LyricsJaime M. Macadangdang (original English lyrics)
MusicJaime M. Macadangdang
Adopted2012

The "Vizcaya Hymn" is the official anthem of the province of Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines.

History

The Vizcaya Hymn was composed by Jaime M. Macadangdang, a retired teacher from Solano, who also wrote the song's original English lyrics.[1]

In 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya passed Ordinance No. 2012-081, adopting new, official Ilocano lyrics for the song,[2] with Macadangdang's lyrics being translated into Ilocano by Bernabe D. Lorenzo, Jr. [3] Intended to make the song more relatable to the province's residents,[1] the provincial government subsequently ordered all employees of the province's subordinate local government units to sing the song in Ilocano,[1] and the ordinance made mandatory the song's performance at official events and public functions throughout the province.[4]

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan later passed Ordinance No. 2019–160 on June 17, 2019 which adopts an official flag for Nueva Vizcaya, with the playing of the Vizcaya Hymn becoming part of the observed flag protocol whenever it is raised.[2]

The Isinai and Gaddang versions of the hymn are yet to be fulfilled.

Lyrics

Although the Vizcaya Hymn only has official lyrics in English and Ilocano, indigenous peoples living in the province have also translated the lyrics into their own respective languages as well as Tagalog.[5]

Original English version[6]
penned by Jaime M. Macadangdang 		Official Ilocano version[2]
translated by Bernabe D. Lorenzo, Jr.

In a valley where there's peace and happiness
Where people praise the country's noble sires
Lie the rolling plains and hills so blest
Where everyone enjoys the toilers’ share
Behold the fields with all the golden grains
The teeming trees crowning the Sierra Range
Winding Magat River and Salinas Spring
That is our Vizcaya home

We sons and daughters of Vizcaya
Shall forever be noble and free
Dedicate our lives for Vizcaya
Loyal we shall ever be
We love thy banner, O Vizcaya
We give thee, all our heart and hands
Altogether we sing the splendor of our land
Of our beloved Vizcaya

Ginget nga ayan ti talna ken ragsak
Ken amma nag intantan-ok annak
Patad turod a namayengmeng
Mangted rag-o, gaget ti agtaeng
Bimmalitok taytay-ak makita
Namsek a kaykayo't bantay Sierra
Ayos ti Magat, ubbog Salinas
O Vizcaya nga imnas

Dakam an-anak mu Vizcaya
Sitatakneng, siwaya-waya
Biag idaton mi kenka Vizcaya
Sipupudno kam kenka
Tawagayway mo oh Vizcaya
Itag-ay mi awan duwa-duwa
Dayag mu ti inkam tu la ikankanta
Dungdungwen mi a Vizcaya

The song's lyrics make reference to the natural beauty of the province, its rich natural resources, and the need to love, encourage and promote the province's cultural traditions.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ebreo, Benjamin Moses M. (July 11, 2013). "Tagalog news: Vizcaya Hymn, kakantahin ng mga kawani ng LGU sa Ilocano" [Vizcaya Hymn to be sung by LGU employees in Ilocano] (in Filipino). Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021 – via Ugnayan.com.
  2. ^ a b c "An Ordinance requiring the hoisting of the provincial banner simultaneously with the singing the Vizcaya Hymn every flag raising ceremony and all other public undertakings of the Provincial Government immediately after the singing of the National Anthem". Ordinance No. 2019-160 of June 3, 2019 (PDF). Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya.
  3. ^ "Tam-an BMPC Celebrates 24th Year". Spiritus et Veritas. Vol. I, no. 9. Roman Catholic Diocese of Bayombong. p. 8. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Vizcaya banner to be hoisted after raising national flag" (Press release). Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya. August 26, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Ebreo, Benjamin Moses M. (May 29, 2017). "IP Day assures NV cultural preservation". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "NVGCHS Batch 1988 Silver Reunion: Silver Reunion Guide". Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School Batch 1988 Alumni Association. Retrieved January 21, 2021.

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