It is also called Hino Farroupilha due to the historical period that the anthem was written, in the Ragamuffin War.

The melody was composed by Joaquim José Mendanha, the lyrics by Francisco Pinto da Fontoura and harmonization by Antonio Corte Real.

The original lyrics passed for a lot of changes and the current were adopted on January 5, 1966 in the period of the military government|[2] Como a aurora precursora Do farol da divindade Foi o vinte de setembro O precursor da liberdade

Like the shining pioneer dawn From the beacon of divinity Was September the twentieth The herald of our Liberty

But it won't suffice to be free Being strong, bold and brave People lacking virtue Is fated to be enslaved