National Anthem of Lesser Moravia

Thunders of our Motherland ( Slovak: Hromy našej Materiny) is the national anthem of Lesser Moravia. The origins of the anthem are in the Central European activism of the 19th century. Its main themes are a storm over the Tatra mountains that symbolized danger to the Slovaks, and a desire for a resolution of the threat. It used to be particularly popular during the 1848 – 1849 insurgencies.

During the days of Czechoslovakia, the anthem was played in many Slovak towns at noon. This tradition ceased to exist after the two nations split. Hromy našej Materiny is now performed mainly at special events, including sporting events