The Anti-Communist and Anti-Russian Aggression Song
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The Anti-Communist and Anti-Russian Aggression Song (Chinese: 反共抗俄歌; pinyin: Fǎngòng kàng é gē; lit. 'anti-communist and resistance to Russians song'), also known as Fighting Communism and Rebuilding the Nation (Chinese: 反共復國歌; pinyin: Fǎngòng fùguó gē; lit. 'anti-communist and national restoration song') is a Chinese anti-communist and anti-Soviet patriotic song written by Chiang Kai-shek and composed by Xiao Huahua. The song was written in the early 1950s by Chiang to promote anti-communism against the Chinese Communist Party and Soviet Union, and was mandatory learning in the Taiwanese musical curriculum from 1952 until 1975.[1]
Lyrics
[edit]| Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | Wade-Giles | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 打倒俄寇，反共產，反共產 消滅朱毛，殺漢奸，殺漢奸 |
打倒俄寇，反共产，反共产 |
Dǎdǎo é kòu, fǎn gòngchǎn, fǎn gòngchǎn, |
Ta-tao ê kou, fan kung-chan, fan kung-chan |
Down with the Russian bandits, oppose communism, oppose communism, |
Legacy
[edit]The song was uploaded by the hacking group Anonymous to a website belonging to the Polar Research Institute of China in January 2022.[2]
See also
[edit]- 800 Heroes Song
- Go and Reclaim the Mainland
- Project National Glory
- "Taiwan is Good"
- "Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Song"
- "Ode to the Republic of China"
References
[edit]- ^ Angela Lee. "Patriotic songs in primary school textbooks in Taiwan from 1949–1987" (PDF). Files.eric.ed.gov. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ Everington, Keoni (18 January 2022). "Anonymous posts 'Taiwan Numbah Wan!' on Chinese government website". Taiwan News. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2024.