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Sri Lanka Matha is the national anthem of Sri Lanka, composed by Ananda Samarakoon in 1940. It has lyrics in Sinhala and Tamil, and was adopted as the official anthem in 1951 after a controversy over its first line.
Learn about the diverse musical influences and traditions of Sri Lanka, from ancient folk rituals to modern light music. Explore the instruments, genres and styles of Sri Lankan music, such as Baila, Nurthi, Kandyan dance and more.
W. D. Amaradeva was a prominent Sri Lankan vocalist, violinist and composer who created a uniquely Sinhalese music style. He received many awards, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Padma Sri Award and the Sri Lankabhimanya title.
Ananda Samarakoon was a Sri Lankan composer and musician who created the national anthem "Namo Namo Matha". He also pioneered artistic Sinhala music and committed suicide in 1962 due to the change of the anthem lyrics.
Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines, composed by Julián Felipe and with lyrics by José Palma. It was first played in 1898 during the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain.
Learn about the official and unofficial national symbols of Sri Lanka, including the national anthem, flag, emblem, flower, tree, bird, butterfly, gemstone and sport. Find out the Sri Lankan elephant, lion and grizzled giant squirrel are locally considered as national animals.
A comprehensive list of national anthems of the world, organized by alphabetical order and with information on date of adoption, lyricist, composer, and audio. Learn about the history, style, and lyrics of each anthem, as well as the exceptions and variations among states.
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