Hino de São João Batista - SC

Exploring mountains and rivers
country folk, with faith and love
arrive here in this beautiful land
green valley, full of splendor.

And soon the little houses appear
of immigrants from the Azores who arrived
trudging with determination and courage
found here a new city.

Glory to you, pioneering immigrant
who with faith and bold will
managed to plant the seed
in this land of love and peace.

São João emerges, growing
under the sound of marching boots
with the planting and sweetness of sugarcane
it is the capital of sugar and footwear.

João Batista, the great patron
protector of this gentle land,
bestow upon all these people
your graces and countless blessings.

Today we all proudly want
to greet you in this anthem of love
São João, our beloved land
and praise your happy progress.