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Lippulaulu
Patriotic song about the Finnish flag / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lippulaulu (transl. Flag song) also known Siniristilippumme is a flag anthem, written by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi and composed by Yrjö Kilpinen in 1927.[1] The song is often sung during flag raisings on flag flying days in Finland, especially on Midsummer and Independence Day.
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Koskenniemi wrote the song following the flag change to the Blue cross flag in May 1918. In 1917, Koskenniemi had written a poem about the previous Lion flag, which was used during the Finnish Civil War, his poem was named Leijonalippu (transl. Lion Flag).[2]
The text of the song is deeply patriotic and even warlike, calling for the sacrifice of one's life for their country.