"When the Motherland Calls Upon Us" (simplified Chinese: 当祖国召唤的时候; traditional Chinese: 當祖國召喚的時候; pinyin: Dāng zǔguó zhàohuàn de shíhòu) is a Chinese patriotic song and march used extensively by the People's Liberation Army. It was written by Hu Hongwei, the Deputy Commander of Shenyang Song District Marching Song and Dance Ensemble, to music by Placido Domingo. The song praises the bravery and initiative of the People's Liberation Army, and pays particular homage to Dong Cunrui and Huang Jiguang, two celebrated Chinese war heroes.
Lyrics
| Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
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当祖国召唤的时候 重复两次 |
dāng zǔ guó zhào huàn dí shí hòu Chóngfù liǎng cì |
When the Motherland calls upon us Repeat twice |
See also
- Dong Fang Hong I
- The East Is Red (1965 film)
- Honglaowai
- Maoism
- "Ode to the Motherland"
- "Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman"
- "Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China"
External links
A video of the song being played
This page was last edited on 13 October 2018, at 19:17