Tera di Solo y suave biento
Regional anthem of Bonaire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Tera di Solo y suave biento" (English: "Country of sun and gentle breeze"), also known as the "Himno di Boneiru" ("Anthem of Bonaire") and originally the "Himno Boneriano" ("Bonairean Anthem"),[1] is the anthem of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. The music was composed by J.B.A. (Tony) Palm, and the official lyrics, which are in Papiamentu, were written by Hubert (Lio) Booi [nl] (1919–2014).[2] From 1964 to 2000, it also served as the anthem of the Netherlands Antilles.
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English: Country of sun and gentle breeze | |
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Regional anthem of Bonaire | |
Lyrics | J. B. A. Palm (music) Hubert (Lio) Booi [nl] (lyrics) |
Adopted | 1964 (Netherlands Antilles) 1981 (Bonaire) |
Relinquished | 2000 (Netherlands Antilles) |
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Since 15 December 1981, "Tera di Solo y suave biento" has been the official anthem of Bonaire, after its text and melody were made law in the island decree dated 11 December 1981, No. 2.[3]