Sarnia Cherie
Regional anthem of Guernsey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Sarnia Cherie" (English: Dear Guernsey) is used as the unofficial anthem of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. Sarnia is a traditional Latin name for the island.[1] George Deighton wrote "Sarnia Cherie" in 1911, with Domenico Santangelo composing the tune later the same year.
Quick Facts English: Dear Guernsey, Lyrics ...
English: Dear Guernsey | |
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Regional anthem of the Bailiwick of Guernsey | |
Lyrics | George Deighton, 1911 |
Music | Domenico Santangelo, 1911 |
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The anthem can be heard on a number of occasions each year, every 9 May Liberation Day,[1] at Island Games gold medal ceremonies,[1] the annual Viaër Marchi community festival in July, inter-island sporting events, etc.