"Når jeg ser et rødt flag smælde" (Danish: [nɒ: jɑɪ̯ seɐ̯ ed ʁœd flæ: smɛlə]; lit. 'When I see a red flag billow') is the anthem of the Danish Social Democrats.
| English: When I see a red flag billow | |
|---|---|
 A part of the first stanza of Når jeg ser et rødt flag smælde | |
Party anthem of Social Democrats (Denmark) | |
| Also known as | Ung Flagsang |
| Lyrics | Oskar Hansen, 1923 |
| Music | Johannes Madsen, 1923 |
| Published | 1923 |
It is sung at national meetings and congresses, as well as on election nights – regardless of the result.[1][2]
History
editThe lyrics were written by Oskar Hansen[3][4] and the music composed by Johannes Madsen in 1923. It was first published in the magazine Ungdomsappellen in 1923 and presented at a Social Democratic Youth of Denmark event in August 1923. It became immensely popular within Social Democratic circles.[1][2]
References
edit- 1 2 "Når jeg ser et rødt flag smælde". hojskolesangbogen.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 "Oskar Hansen: "Naar jeg ser et rødt Flag smælde", 1923". danmarkshistorien.dk. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Historien om 'Når jeg ser et rødt flag smælde' | Netavisen Pio". piopio.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Alle kender sangen. Men hvem var manden bag:Når jeg ser et r". Politiken - Den levende avis (in Danish). 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2026-06-06.