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"Ode to the Motherland"
"Ode to the Motherland"
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Written	1950; 75 years ago
Genre	March
Composer(s)	Wang Shen

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"Ode to the Motherland"^[1] (simplified Chinese: 歌唱祖国; traditional Chinese: 歌唱祖國; pinyin: Gēchàng Zǔguó) is a patriotic song of the People's Republic of China, written and music composed by Wang Shen^[2] (王莘; Wáng Shēn; 26 October 1918–October 15, 2007) during the period immediately after the founding of the People's Republic of China (1949–1951). It is sometimes honoured as "the second national anthem" of the PRC.^[3] The song has been performed in major sporting events in the opening ceremonies during China's entry in the parade of nations, such as the 2008 Summer Olympics, the 2019 Military World Games, the 2021 Summer World University Games as well as the 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 Asian Games.

During the Cultural Revolution, its name was Ode to the Socialist Motherland and the lyrics heavily referenced communism and praise of Mao Zedong.

It is the opening music of the radio programmes News and Newspapers Summary (新闻和报纸摘要) and National Network News (全国新闻联播) on China National Radio.^[3] Also, it is the closing music of some of CNR's radio channels.^{[citation needed]}

Origin

Wang Shen, a musician from the nearby city of Tianjin, started writing this song in late September 1950, shortly after he saw the sea of fluttering Chinese flags at Tiananmen Square during the preparation period for the first National Day of the People's Republic of China, which was to be held on 1 October that year. The song had become very popular firstly in Tianjin, then spreading to Beijing. The song's lyrics and its music composition were officially published on 15 September 1951 in the People's Daily, being promoted widely by the Ministry of Culture of China in time for the National Day festivities.^[4]

References

^ "President Hu watches grand show marking 10th anniversary of HK's return". Xinhua. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2009-05-09. The song's Name in English - "Ode to the Motherland" - translated by Xinhua.
^ "Wang Shen's Masterpiece "Ode to the Motherland"". english.cri.cn. China Media Group. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-18.^{[dead link‍]}
^ ^a ^b 它被称为“第二国歌”——《歌唱祖国》. 中广网. 2009-04-24.
^ 人民音乐家王莘与《歌唱祖国》(图). Beijing Daily. 2010-09-06.

External links

[1] "President Hu watches grand show marking 10th anniversary of HK's return". Xinhua. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2009-05-09. The song's Name in English - "Ode to the Motherland" - translated by Xinhua.

[2] "Wang Shen's Masterpiece "Ode to the Motherland"". english.cri.cn. China Media Group. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-18.^{[dead link‍]}

[ncr-3] 它被称为“第二国歌”——《歌唱祖国》. 中广网. 2009-04-24.

[4] 人民音乐家王莘与《歌唱祖国》(图). Beijing Daily. 2010-09-06.

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-"'''Ode to the Motherland'''"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.cpc.people.com.cn/66485/66548/66551/6202008.html|title=President Hu watches grand show marking 10th anniversary of HK's return|website=Xinhua|access-date=2009-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001045513/http://english.cpc.people.com.cn/66485/66548/66551/6202008.html|archive-date=2011-10-01|url-status=dead}} The song's Name in English - "Ode to the Motherland" - translated by [[Xinhua]].</ref> ({{zh|t={{linktext|歌|唱|祖|國}}|s={{linktext|歌|唱|祖|国|}}|p=Gēchàng Zǔguó}}) is a famous patriotic song of the [[People's Republic of China]], written and music composed by [[Wang Shen (composer)|Wang Shen]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/21/164s397150.htm | title = Wang Shen's Masterpiece "Ode to the Motherland"  | date = 2008-08-21 | website = english.cri.cn | publisher =  China Media Group | access-date = 2019-08-18}}</ref> ({{zh|c={{linktext|王|莘}}|p=Wáng Shēn||labels=no}}; 26 October 1918–October 15, 2007) during the period immediately after the founding of the People's Republic of China (1949–1951). It is sometimes honoured as "the second national anthem" of the PRC.<ref name="ncr">[http://www.cnr.cn/09zt/aggq/zhishi/200904/t20090424_505313698.html 它被称为“第二国歌”——《歌唱祖国》]. 中广网. 2009-04-24.</ref> The song was performed in the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
+| written       = {{date and age|1950}}
+| genre         = [[March (music)|March]]
+| composer      = Wang Shen
+}}
+"'''Ode to the Motherland'''"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.cpc.people.com.cn/66485/66548/66551/6202008.html|title=President Hu watches grand show marking 10th anniversary of HK's return|website=Xinhua|access-date=2009-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001045513/http://english.cpc.people.com.cn/66485/66548/66551/6202008.html|archive-date=2011-10-01|url-status=dead}} The song's Name in English - "Ode to the Motherland" - translated by [[Xinhua]].</ref> ({{zh|t={{linktext|歌|唱|祖|國}}|s={{linktext|歌|唱|祖|国|}}|p=Gēchàng Zǔguó}}) is a patriotic song of the [[People's Republic of China]], written and music composed by Wang Shen<ref>{{cite web | url = http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/21/164s397150.htm | title = Wang Shen's Masterpiece "Ode to the Motherland"  | date = 2008-08-21 | website = english.cri.cn | publisher =  China Media Group | access-date = 2019-08-18}}{{dead link|date=February 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> ({{zh|c={{linktext|王|莘}}|p=Wáng Shēn||labels=no}}; 26 October 1918–October 15, 2007) during the period immediately after the founding of the People's Republic of China (1949–1951). It is sometimes honoured as "the second national anthem" of the PRC.<ref name="ncr">[http://www.cnr.cn/09zt/aggq/zhishi/200904/t20090424_505313698.html 它被称为“第二国歌”——《歌唱祖国》]. 中广网. 2009-04-24.</ref> The song has been performed in major sporting events in the opening ceremonies during China's entry in the parade of nations, such as the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], the [[2019 Military World Games]], the [[2021 Summer World University Games]] as well as the [[2022 Winter Olympics]] and [[2022 Asian Games]].
+During the [[Cultural Revolution]], its name was '''Ode to the Socialist Motherland''' and the lyrics heavily referenced [[communism]] and praise of [[Mao Zedong]].
-It is the opening music of the radio programs ''[[News and Newspapers Summary]]'' ({{lang|zh|新闻和报纸摘要}}) and ''National Network News'' ({{lang|zh|全国新闻联播}}) on [[China National Radio]].<ref name=ncr/> Also, it is the closing music of some of CNR's radio channels.
+It is the opening music of the radio programmes ''[[News and Newspapers Summary]]'' ({{lang|zh|新闻和报纸摘要}}) and ''National Network News'' ({{lang|zh|全国新闻联播}}) on [[China National Radio]].<ref name=ncr/> Also, it is the closing music of some of CNR's radio channels.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
-It is the primary marching song of [[Hong Kong Police]] from 1998.
 == Origin ==
-Wang Shen, a musician from the nearby city of [[Tianjin]], started writing this song in late September 1950, shortly after he saw the sea of fluttering [[Flag of the People's Republic of China|Five Star Red Flag]]s at [[Tiananmen Square]] during the preparation period for the first [[National Day of the People's Republic of China]], which was to be held on 1 October that year. The song had become very popular firstly in Tianjin, then spreading to Beijing. The song's lyrics and its music composition were officially published on 15 September 1951 in the ''[[People's Daily]]'', being promoted widely by the [[Ministry of Culture of China]] in time for the National Day festivities.<ref>[http://www.chinanews.com/cul/2011/09-06/3310029.shtml 人民音乐家王莘与《歌唱祖国》(图)]. ''Beijing Daily''. 2010-09-06.</ref>
+Wang Shen, a musician from the nearby city of [[Tianjin]], started writing this song in late September 1950, shortly after he saw the sea of fluttering [[Flag of the People's Republic of China|Chinese flag]]s at [[Tiananmen Square]] during the preparation period for the first [[National Day of the People's Republic of China]], which was to be held on 1 October that year. The song had become very popular firstly in Tianjin, then spreading to [[Beijing]]. The song's lyrics and its music composition were officially published on 15 September 1951 in the ''[[People's Daily]]'', being promoted widely by the [[Ministry of Culture of China]] in time for the National Day festivities.<ref>[http://www.chinanews.com/cul/2011/09-06/3310029.shtml 人民音乐家王莘与《歌唱祖国》(图)]. ''Beijing Daily''. 2010-09-06.</ref>
-==Versions==
-*During the [[Cultural Revolution]], the song was renamed "Ode to the Socialist Motherland" and altered to include additional references to Mao Zedong, as well as new references to [[Marxism-Leninism]], the [[Communist Party of China]] and the Cultural Revolution itself.
-*In the [[2008 Beijing Summer Olympics]], a modern pop version of this song was sung by singer-songwriter Guo Rong in support of the Chinese National Olympics Team.
-*It was also sung by [[SNH48]], former sister group of [[AKB48]], to declare independence from the [[AKB48 Group]] and to build another local sister group under [[SNH48 Group|Siba Culture]] which also managed [[BEJ48]], [[GNZ48]], SHY48, CKG48 & CGT48
-==See also==
-*[[Cultural Revolution]]
-*[[Maoism]]
-*"[[Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman]]"
-*[[The East Is Red (song)|"The East Is Red"]]
-*"[[Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China]]"
+== See also ==
+* [[List of socialist songs]]
+* [[Historical Chinese anthems]]
+* Socialist music from China
+** "[[National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China]]"
+** "[[Socialism is Good]]"
+** "[[Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman]]"
+** "[[The East Is Red (song)|The East Is Red]]"
+** "[[Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China]]"
 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
+==External links==
+* {{YouTube|XJPaL6onn0A|The 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return 20170630 Our Nation Song Clip}}
+* {{YouTube|Z0PP9fcQ1Ys|SNH48《歌唱祖国》MV}}
+* {{YouTube|KeFhcOEdJLc|[中国梦·祖国颂]《歌唱祖国》 演唱：全体演员}}
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