Hino do Município de Cândido Mendes

Cândido Mendes, you entered into history,
After so long in obscurity.
Today the certainty of endless glories
Transforms everything into light, prosperity.

Extensive Maracaçumé River,
The rich vein of your noble heart,
Where circulates with love and faith
Great wealth of this august Maranhão.

How beautiful you are, oh! Cândido Mendes!
From you shines the truth of your dreams.
Simple land, oh! Cândido Mendes!
Your resources so cheerful promise applause.

Cândido Mendes has leafy trees,
With green branches of promises and life.
Your roots give the fortunate sap,
For the seeds that bloom in you.