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Timor-Leste and Patria

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Join Patrick on a captivating journey to Timor Leste, the first nation to gain independence in the 21st century, as he explores the significance of its national anthem, "Patria." This episode delves into the rich history of this small Southeast Asian country, uncovering its colonial past and the struggle for liberation from Portuguese rule and later Indonesian occupation. Through the lens of the anthem, Patrick highlights the resilience and unity of the Timorese people, exemplified by the poignant words of poet Francesco Borja Costa and composer Afonso Redentor Araujo. As he reveals the profound emotional impact of the anthem, listeners will gain insights into the cultural identity and spirit of a nation that has faced immense challenges. Prepare to be inspired by the story of a land that fought for its freedom and the anthem that symbolizes its enduring hope and strength.

  1. Tiago José Berg (2008). Hinos de todos os países do mundo (in Portuguese) (1ª ed.). São Paulo: Panda Books. p. 264. ISBN 9788578882358.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2E0cZCHRjE 
  3. https://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=34&lang=tp 
  4. https://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=29&lang=en 
  5. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/30/east-timor-indonesias-invasion-and-the-long-road-to-independence 
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20211217111643/https://voi.id/en/memori/473/a-piece-of-the-story-of-east-timors-independence-from-portugal-then-indonesia-was-annexed 
  7. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Portuguese_and_Luso_Asian_Legacies_in_So/4A_RzBG4DjIC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA88&printsec=frontcover 
  8. https://www.etan.org/etanpdf/2006/CAVR/03-History-of-the-Conflict.pdf 
  9. https://etan.org/etanpdf/timordocs/timmas36-7%2095-06-26.pdf 
  10. https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Timor 
  11. https://web.archive.org/web/20080220005502/http://www.angkasa-online.com/09/05/militer/militer3.htm 
  12. https://archive.org/details/nationinwaitingi00schw/page/n10/mode/1up 
  13. https://nationalanthems.info/tl.htm 

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