Ñande Retãygua araka’eve ndofaltái

"Ñande Retãygua araka’eve ndofaltái" visible on the observe of the 50 Mareguano note.

"Ñande Retãygua araka’eve ndofaltái" (Anglish: Our Countrymen are never in short supply) is the national motto of Maregua as well as the largest province of Ancepción. It was adopted with permission from the royal family at the end of the 19th century, it is representative of the struggle in the fight for independence. It had it's place on many national symbols, including on the national coat of arms.

Origin in the Mareguan War for Independence

"Ñande Retãygua araka’eve ndofaltái" on the national coat of arms.

Claims are that the motto was originally suggested by freedom fighter Adalberto Velázquez Moreno to King Marangatu I, with meaning "Our Countrymen are never in short supply" intended to be a tactic to further lower the morale of the remaining Lecirian soldiers at the end of the war. It was first written in a speech by Marangatu addressed to the people of Hullichi, where it was popularised and disseminated widely throughout Maregua by the popular Societies.

"Rogana peteĩ ñorairõ guasu ko’ápe ko árape, ñane retãygua rérape. Ñande retãygua araka’eve ndofaltái".

The motto became important for the morale of the Mareguan people in the final year of the war. Following the war, it was officially adopted by the Mareguan Armed Forces when they formed following independence.

See Also

• Maregua