Bulgaria
"Shumi Maritsa"

Words by: N. Zhivkov
Music by: Ivan Vazov
In use: 1885-1944

Bulgaria's first anthem, first used during the war of independence, before official recognition of Bulgarian independence, was a piece entitled "Shumi Maritsa", adapted from a popular song. The royal anthem, "Himn na Zarstvo Balgarija" took precedence over the national anthem.

Special thanks to: Pavel Zinovatny for the Cyrillic lyrics and the music file.

See also: Bulgaria (1908-1944, royal), Bulgaria (1944-1950), Bulgaria (1950-1964), Bulgaria (1964-).