The Song to the Auspicious Cloud
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The Song to the Auspicious Cloud was one of the anthems of the Republic of China
. In 1921, the National Anthem Research Committee set up by Duan Qirui
revealed the new anthem. The lyrics, from the classical Chinese work dating from the 23rd or 22nd century BC, "The Song to the Auspicious Cloud" from Shang Shu, were written by Zhang Taiyan, and the music was composed by a Beijing professor called Xiao Youmei.
, and set to music by Jeans Hautstont.
warlord
) established the National Anthem Research Committee (國歌研究會), which adopted:
The anthem was released in July 1921 by the Department of National Affairs (國務院).
¹糺 (jiū "collaborate") is sometimes written as 糾 (jiū "investigate") or 織 (zhī "to web")
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. In 1921, the National Anthem Research Committee set up by Duan Qirui
Duan Qirui
Duan Qirui was a Chinese warlord and politician, commander in the Beiyang Army, and the Provisional Chief Executive of Republic of China from November 24, 1924 to April 20, 1926. He was arguably the most powerful man in China from 1916 to 1920.- Early life :Born in Hefei as Duan Qirui , his...
revealed the new anthem. The lyrics, from the classical Chinese work dating from the 23rd or 22nd century BC, "The Song to the Auspicious Cloud" from Shang Shu, were written by Zhang Taiyan, and the music was composed by a Beijing professor called Xiao Youmei.
First version of The Song to the Auspicious Cloud
In Apr.8th, 1913, the national anthem used in opening ceremony of the 1st regular council, the last line is added by Wang Rongbao (汪荣宝), others lines are from Shang ShuClassic of History
The Classic of History is a compilation of documentary records related to events in ancient history of China. It is also commonly known as the Shàngshū , or simply Shū...
, and set to music by Jeans Hautstont.
卿雲爛兮﹑ 糺¹縵縵兮﹐ 日月光華﹐ 旦復旦兮。 時哉夫，天下非一人之天下也。 |
How bright is the Auspicious Cloud! How broad is the brilliancy! The light is spectacular with sun or moon. How it revives dawn after dawn! Now, the country isn't one man's country. |
Second Version of The Song to the Auspicious Cloud
In November 1919, Tuan Chi-jui (later a BeiyangBeiyang
The term Beiyang originated toward the end of the Qing Dynasty, and it referred to the coastal areas of Zhili , Liaoning, and Shandong in northeast China....
warlord
Warlord
A warlord is a person with power who has both military and civil control over a subnational area due to armed forces loyal to the warlord and not to a central authority. The term can also mean one who espouses the ideal that war is necessary, and has the means and authority to engage in war...
) established the National Anthem Research Committee (國歌研究會), which adopted:
- The lyrics (1920) by Zhang Taiyan (章太炎) from the classicClassical ChineseClassical Chinese or Literary Chinese is a traditional style of written Chinese based on the grammar and vocabulary of ancient Chinese, making it different from any modern spoken form of Chinese...
"The Song to the Auspicious Cloud" (卿雲歌) from Shang ShuClassic of HistoryThe Classic of History is a compilation of documentary records related to events in ancient history of China. It is also commonly known as the Shàngshū , or simply Shū... - The music (1921) by a BeijingBeijingBeijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
er professor, Xiao Youmei (蕭友梅).
The anthem was released in July 1921 by the Department of National Affairs (國務院).
卿雲爛兮﹑ 糺¹縵縵兮﹐ 日月光華﹐ 旦復旦兮。 |
How bright is the Auspicious Cloud! How broad is the brilliancy! The light is spectacular with sun or moon. How it revives dawn after dawn! |
¹糺 (jiū "collaborate") is sometimes written as 糾 (jiū "investigate") or 織 (zhī "to web")