O, Capiz
{{short description|Provincial anthem of Capiz}}
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|english_title = Capiz Hymn
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|country = Capiz
|author = Charmaine O. Guartero
|lyrics_date = 2006
|composer = Charmaine O. Guartero
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|adopted = June 23, 2006
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"O, Capiz", also known as the Capiz Hymn, is the official provincial anthem of the province of Capiz in the Philippines.
History
"O, Capiz" was written by Charmaine O. Guartero, a high school music teacher at Filamer Christian University, besting 24 other songs entered in a province-sponsored competition for the selection of a provincial hymn.{{cite news | title=Feature: After Capiz hymn, is a 'march' coming in? | url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=3&fi=p070627.htm&no=25&date= | work=Philippine Information Agency | date=June 27, 2006 | access-date=December 14, 2008}} It was first performed on April 21, 2006 at the Hall of Governors in Roxas City, where Guartero was also awarded ₱20,000, a plaque and a certificate by Governor Vicente Bermejo.{{cite news | title=Capiz charter rites highlight six-day date with history | url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&fi=p060428.htm&no=60 | work=Philippine Information Agency | date=April 28, 2006 | access-date=January 7, 2021 | archive-date=January 16, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116041043/http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&fi=p060428.htm&no=60 | url-status=live }}
The hymn was adopted on June 23, 2006 by an ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Capiz and performed for the first time at the charter anniversary of the province. The current arrangement, meanwhile, was unveiled on June 25, 2007. Bermejo later noted that in the Capizeños' quest for development, "we need a melody that will inspire us and forge our efforts together to achieve our dream for a better Capiz", describing "O, Capiz" as a unique expression of what the true Capiz is and what Capizeños really are.
The official video of "O, Capiz" is available on YouTube and cassette and CD copies of the hymn are being distributed to schools throughout the province.{{cite news | title=Capiz hymn now in YouTube | url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070926.htm&no=25 | work=Philippine Information Agency | date=September 26, 2007 | access-date=December 14, 2008}}
Lyrics
| class="wikitable" summary="Lyrics of O, Capiz, translated into Filipino and English"
! Capiznon ! Literal Filipino translation ! Literal English translation |
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| Dunang manggad sang Dios pinili. Kadagatan mo kag kabukiran. Pagatatapon imong kabugana-an. Capiz matahum nga ngalan. Sa tagui-pusuon ikaw mapahamtang. Dumulu-ong ka, o Capizeño man ang kagayun. Sa gihapon, mahamutan. Koro: O, Capiz, Capiz Bisan diin kami padulong O, Capiz, Capiz Imo ngalan pagadal-on Capiz, probinsiya nga pinasahi. Bilidhon ang mga palanubli-on Ipadayon, palig-unon, itib-ong Capiznon. Tanan, magahugpong. Koro Imo ngalan pagadal-on | Pinagpala ng likas na kagandahan. Ang iyong dagat at bundok Nagdadala ng kaunlaran Capiz, ngalang marangal Sa aking puso ka'y maninirahan Tinanggap ka namin, mga banyaga Na laging may galak. Koro: O, Capiz, Capiz Kahit saan dinadala ka! O, Capiz, Capiz Dala namin ang ngalan mo! Capiz, ika'y naiibang probinsiya! Pamana mo'y mahalaga na mahalaga! Ipatuloy, himuki't itaas ang diwang Capiznon! Tayo'y magkaisa. Koro Dala namin ang ngalan mo! | Blessed by God with wealth. Your seas and mountains. Bring prosperity to all. Capiz, a beautiful name. In my heart you shall stay. To visitors, we Capizeños gracefully welcome you. Always filled with delight. Chorus: O, Capiz, Capiz Everywhere we remember you O, Capiz, Capiz Your name carries on! Capiz, you special province Precious is your legacy! Continue, encourage, lift the Capiznon spirit! Everyone, together. Chorus Your name carries on! |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|nBZlOikEQKI|Official video of O, Capiz}}
{{National anthems of Asia}}