The State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova

Law on the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova (Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova No.45-46/555 of 17.08.1995)

The Parliament adopts the present law.

Article 1 – As State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be approved the song "Limba noastra", lyrics by Alexei Mateevici (stanzas 1, 2, 5, 8, 12), music by Alexandru Cristea, arrangement by Valentin Dinga, included in the Annex No.1 which makes an integral part of this law.

Article 2 – There shall be approved the Regulation on the intonation of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova, included in the Annex No.2 which makes an integral part of this law.

Article 3 – This law shall enter into force since the date of its publication.

Chairman of the Parliament
Petru LUCINSCHI

Chisinau, July 22, 1995.
No.571-XIII

Annex No.1 to the Law on the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova

The text and notes of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova

Limba noastră

Limba noastră-i o comoară 
În adîncuri înfundată, 
Un şirag de piatră rară 
Pe moşie revărsată.

Limba noastră-i foc, ce arde
Într-un neam, ce fără veste 
S-a trezit din somn de moarte,
Ca viteazul din poveste.

Limba noastră-i frunză verde, 
Zbuciumul din codrii veşnici, 
Nistrul lin, ce-n valuri pierde 
Ai luceferilor sfeşnici.

Limba noastră-i limbă sfîntă,
Limba vechilor cazanii,
Care-o plîng şi care-o cîntă
Pe la vatra lor ţăranii.

Răsări-va o comoară 
În adîncuri înfundată,
Un şirag de piatră rară
Pe moşie revărsată.

Annex No.2 to the Law on State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova 

Regulation on intonation of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova

1. The State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be the symbol of the state’s sovereignty and independence.

2. The State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be played in vocal and orchestral interpretation. The use of audio records shall be admitted.

3. When interpreted vocally, the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be played in the state language, in complete concordance with the text, stipulated in the Annex no.1

4. The State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be played:

• a) when the State Flag of the Republic of Moldova is being raised;
• b) when the new elected President of the Republic of Moldova is sworn in;
• c) at the opening and closing of the Parliament’s sessions;
• d) at the inauguration of monuments;
• e) during official ceremonies when state distinctions are handed;
• f) at the arrival and departure of heads of states and of governments, which pay official visits in the Republic of Moldova. In this case, the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova is played after the state Anthem of the respective state;
• g) at the opening of solemn conventions, congresses, symposiums devoted to some remarkable dates from the history and the culture of the country.

5. The intonation of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova in the military units of the Armed Forces, home affairs and national security bodies and subdivisions, as well as honouring the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova by the militaries and persons from the troops and administration of the home affairs bodies and state’s security shall be regulated by internal service regulations of the Armed Forces, Ministry of Home Affairs and state security bodies.

6. The State Anthem shall be broadcasted by television channels and radio stations of the State Company “Teleradio-Moldova”: 

• a) when opening and closing the programs;
• b) on New Year’s Eve, after the horologe announces the beginning of the new year.

7. The State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova may be played, with the authorization of the persons indicated at point 11 from the present regulation, as well as in the following cases:

• a) at the inauguration of district, regional, republican and international contests and festivals;
• b) at the inauguration of large historical or cultural exhibitions;
• c) when opening of manifestations due to the beginning of the new school year, as well as other solemn manifestations in all educational institutions. 

8. The text of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be printed on the first page of the ABC books.

9. The profound esteem for the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova shall be a patriotic duty of each citizen of the Republic of Moldova.

10. At the public play of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova the audience shall stand, men shall be bareheaded.

11. The responsibility for execution of this present regulation shall lie with the Government in the person of Prime Minister and the leaders of specialty central and local public authorities, heads of enterprises, institutions and organizations under the aegis of which the respective manifestations are carried out.