Introduction
The Republic of Guatemala, commonly known as Guatemala, is located in Central America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean to the east It borders Mexico to the north, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast.
About the National Anthem
National Anthem of Guatemala-'Guatemala National Anthem'-Guatemala Feliz
' 'Guatemala National Anthem' was written by José Joaquin Palma and composed by Rafael Alvarez Ovale. It won the official national anthem competition. As the highlight of the Central American Exposition, it was held on the evening of March 14, 1897 Premiered at the Cologne Theater. The composer was awarded a gold medal and a certificate of honor, but at the time it was impossible to know who the writer was. It was not until 1911 that people knew he was the Cuban poet Jose Joaquin Palma, and he was worn on his deathbed. A silver wreath is placed.
Flag Meaning
The ratio is 5:8. Three horizontal flags of sky blue, white, and sky blue, with the national emblem in the middle. The sky blue symbolizes the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, and white symbolizes freedom. And peace.
Emblem Meaning
The national emblem of Guatemala is round. A pair of rifles and a pair of swords are crossed in the middle. On top of it sits a phoenix-tailed green cuckoo symbolizing freedom. The scroll in front is written It marks the day of independence of the country, which is September 15, 1821. The entire pattern is ringed with laurel branches.