My Choice 600 - The Maltese National Anthem

"L-Innu Malti" (The Maltese Hymn) is the National Anthem of Malta. It is written in the form of a prayer to God; It was composed by Robert Samut and the lyrics were written by Dun Karm Psaila.

ERRATA CORRIGE: The opening and closing screen say Robert Sammut - sorry, his last name should be SAMUT.

Malta is a tiny Island Republic in the Middle of the Mediterranean Sea. She had her share during the two World Wars and even before but, as Churchill once said: "Malta is an invincible aircraft carrier". King George VI awarded Malta the George Cross to honor the bravery of the Maltese people. Malta is tiny but loaded with beauty and history.

From the mid nineteenth century up to the early 1930s, Malta was passing through a national awakening. With the increased national awareness, it was felt by many thinkers that Malta should have its own National Anthem. In 1850 Ġan Anton Vassallo composed Innu Lil Malta, which used to be played during many Maltese political manifestations and meetings. In 1922, Professor Mro. Robert Samut composed a short melody. A year later, Dr A.V. Laferla, Director of Primary Schools in Malta, obtained possession of this composition, as he wanted to have an anthem which could be sung by students in Malta's schools. Laferla asked Dun Karm to write lyrics that would fit with Samut's short and dignified melody.

The Maltese government declared the anthem as the official Maltese anthem on 22 February 1941. The Independence Constitution 1964 confirmed it as the National Anthem of Malta, which is today one of the symbols of Maltese identity.

Video by Alfred and Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta.
© jasalf5959 - 2010

Photos, with the exception of the aerial photos, are by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech.

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Lyrics
Maltese lyrics (Dun Karm Psaila)

Lil din l-art ħelwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha,
Ħares, Mulej, kif dejjem Int ħarist:
Ftakar li lilha bil-oħla dawl libbist.

Agħti, kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min jaħkimha,
Rodd il-ħniena lis-sid, saħħa 'l-ħaddiem:
Seddaq il-għaqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem.

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English singable translation (René Micallef)

Guard, Lord, forever, as you´ve done erst and ceasing never,
This land whose name we received, our motherly-named Mother.
Her you have draped with a light whose grace exceeds all other.

On those who govern, sovereign God, bestow understanding,
Grant wellness to those who work, largesse to those employing,
Make firm, make just all our bonds, the peace we are enjoying.

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[raydebouvre]

I've uploaded this video to my blog, so we can get to know one another better in the EU. I've added some Wikipedia comments. It's a proud anthem and I'm a regular visitor of your productions which in general are very nice. Thank you, neighbours.

[malpen04]

@raydebouvre Hi neighbor Ray. Thanks for your kind consideration.  Hope you'll have the National Anthems of all the EU countries. That would make a nice collection. Glad you visit our channel. If you'd like to learn more about Malta, please visit our other channel jasalf5959. There's quite a bit there to see about Malta and various events that take place here.

Sahha from Malta.

[raydebouvre]

I'm going download this video + explanation about our EU-neighbours of Malta onto my blog. So, we start getting to know one another better. Great video.

[malpen04]

@raydebouvre Thanks Ray. It's a good idea. When we dig deep, we find that most people of all nationalities are so similar to each other. Regards from Malta.

[97641282]

Thank you Jasmine & Alfred for producing this great video for the world to see & hear our beautiful national Anthem.Jasmine great photos as always.

[malpen04]

@97641282 I'm sure it went down well with you and all Maltese especially those living abroad. thanks John.

[beadsstitcher]

BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL MALTA.

I'm so happy to have this video,because many times my family asked me what's the Maltese National Anthem.They are so proud of their heritage.........and I'm so proud to be Maltese.Thank you for sharing this with us.

[malpen04]

@AccordionLadyMi Thanks Fran. To us it's extremely beautiful and precious.

[malpen04]

@JANDIMMIF Hope it sank down in your heart, Jane.

[malpen04]

@karlina5 Thanks Karlina. Yes, our Malta and Gozo are truly beautiful.  This is one of the videos in which we put our hearts in. Sahha.

[malpen04]

@Pilarfay Muchas gracias Pilar. Ése es nuestro rezo a Dios para nuestro país querido.