Hymn to the Empire

Hymn to the Empire (帝国万岁; Long Live the Empire) is the royal anthem of the Bai Empire. The lyrics and melody were composed by Hu Liaodong, the brother of the Chenghong Emperor, and the Hymn was officially adopted as the royal anthem in 1799. The hymn consists of one verse. The lyrics of the anthem are in Baiyu, and they praise the Bai monarch, and ask for blessings and prosperity for the country and the people.

Until 1922, "Hymn to the Empire" served as the royal anthem until the imperial dissolution, and the song and melody were banned under Fascist rule. The royal anthem was reinstated in 1962. The anthem is usually played on official and ceremonial occasions, especially when a high-ranking member of the royal family is present. During flag-raising ceremonies, the royal anthem is usually played after the flag-raising.

Lyrics
The lyrics has been changed on 1 January 2023 upon the official beginning of the Hexi Era under the new monarch.