Hallo Hallo Bandung
Lin wrote: "This is a song from the revolutionary period, when Indonesia fought for freedom and sovereignty. Bandung is the capital city of Priangan (now West Java) Province/State, the second largest city in Indonesia at that time.
All Indonesian kids know and can sing this song, since it is taught in every elementary school. Especially in August (Indonesian anniversary), this is one of many independence theme songs we love to hear and sing."
Hallo Hallo Bandung
Hallo Hallo Bandung
Patriotic Song
Patriotic Song
(Bahasa Indonesia)
(English)
Hallo hallo Bandung
Ibukota Periangan
Hallo hallo Bandung
Kota kenang-kenangan
Sudah lama beta
Tidak berjumpa dengan kau
Sekarang telah menjadi lautan api
Mari bung rebut kembali.
Hallo hallo Bandung
Capital city of Priangan
Hallo hallo Bandung
City of many memories
It's been so long
Since I met you
Now burning like a sea of fire
Let's go take Bandung back.
Notes
Song by Ismail Marzuki (1914 - 1958)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Lin Fadelan for contributing and translating this song and for the interesting commentary.
Terima kasih banyak!
