Anthem of Layfet

Anthem of Layfet

Also known as	Unforgotten Exodus
Music	Kiyohira Soma, 1941
Adopted	1966

"Unforgotten Exodus" is the national anthem of Layfet. It contains no lyrics and was composed by composer, and poet Kiyohira Soma in 1941. The inspiration for the piece came from Soma's own experiences when fleeing to Layfet. It was recognized for official use by the Layfet Regiment by 1945, and was eventually adopted as the national anthem by an act of the District Assembly in 1966, which was signed by Executive Minister TBD. Prior to its adoption, Layfet had no official anthem, however songs such as "Battle Hymn of Layfet" and "March of the Regiment" were used to represent Layfet.

The anthem is meant to serve as solemn act as remembrance of the Exodus, the historical and in smaller form today movement of people from mostly the Vultesian mainland and from other countries to Layfet for socio-economic reasons. It is is therefore rarely, if ever played, even in any official matters as doing is often regarded as diluting its meaning and its importance to the nation. Even before it was adopted as the anthem, this custom held true. The song "Our City" (a re-arrangement of "March of the Regiment") is almost always substituted for the national anthem were needed, such as in official international capacities or sporting events.