Tune of Li Zhongtang
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The Tune of Li Zhongtang (simplified Chinese: 李中堂乐; traditional Chinese: 李中堂樂; pinyin: Lǐ Zhōng táng Yuè) is the first semi-official national song of China, written by Li Hongzhang in 1896 during the Qing Dynasty. It also served as the imperial anthem for the dynasty.
History[]
In 1896, (the 22nd year of Guangxu), Li Hongzhang (李鴻章), Minister of Beiyang and Governor of Zhili, paid a diplomatic visit to west Europe and Russia. As a national song was requested for the welcome ceremony, Li Hongzhang adapted a Tang Dynasty poem by Wang Jian for the purpose.
Lyrics[]
Simplified Chinese[]
金殿当头紫阁重,
仙人掌上玉芙蓉,
太平天子朝天日,
五色云车驾六龙。
Traditional Chinese[]
金殿當頭紫閣重,
仙人掌上玉芙蓉,
太平天子朝天日,
五色雲車駕六龍。
Hanyu Pinyin[]
Jīndiàn dāng tóu zǐgè chóng,
Xiānrén zhǎng shàng yù fúróng,
Taìpíng Tiānzǐ cháo tiān rì,
Wǔ sè yúnchē jià liù lóng.
English Translation[]
In the Golden Palace, amongst the overlapping purple pavilions,
Like a jade lotus flower in an immortal's palm,
The Son of Heaven of Supreme Peace pays tribute to Heaven's sun,
In its five-colour chariot of clouds, drawn by six dragons.
See also[]
- Royal anthem
- Historical Chinese anthems
- Anthem of the Beiyang Fleet: Shares the same tune with Tune of Li Zhongtang.
- Songs about politicians
- Songs about celebrities
- Political party songs
- Royal anthems
- Historical national anthems
- National symbols of China
- Chinese patriotic songs
- Asian anthems
- 1896 songs
- Cultural depictions of Chinese men
- Cultural depictions of politicians