National Anthem

Paulovia has never had a unique dedicated anthem due to the diverse ethnicity of its island populations. A compromise was reached in 1930 to play the national anthems of Greece and Italy on alternate months, thereby representing the two major ethnic island groups. 

However, since 1975 a hybrid version of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' has often been used unofficially at sports and cultural events as a national anthem. There is strong support for its adoption as the official anthem due to Paulovia's close association with the European Union.

The Paulovia Constitution of 2010 calls for a dedicated anthem to represent all peoples of the Islands. Until this is decided the 1930 anthem compromise will continue to be used to represent Paulovia.

Listen to the National Orchestra of Paulovia play the anthems!