The anthem is actually a 50-word poem condensed from Kudirka's broader vision for the Lithuanian state and people.
During the Soviet occupation (1940–1990), the anthem was forbidden. It was reinstated in 1989 and confirmed in the National Anthem Act of 1991. National Anthem of Lithuania (English translation)
The national anthem of Lithuania is titled (The National Song or Hymn). Both its music and lyrics were written in 1898 by Vincas Kudirka , a physician and poet. The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following Lithuania's declaration of independence. English Translation of "Tautiška giesmė" The anthem is actually a 50-word poem condensed
Lithuania, our homeland,Land of worshiped heroes!Let your sons draw their strengthFrom our past experience. The national anthem of Lithuania is titled (The
May the sun above our landBanish darkening clouds around,Light and truth all alongGuide our steps forever.
Let your children always followOnly roads of virtue,May your own, mankind’s well-beingBe the goals they work for.
According to the translation provided by nationalanthems.info and the House of Lithuania :
