Motherland (anthem)
Not to be confused with National Song (Montserrat).
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National anthem of | |
| Lyrics | Jean Georges Prosper |
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| Music | Philippe Gentil |
| Adopted | 1968 |
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"Motherland" is the national anthem of the island country of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil M.B.E. and the lyrics were written by Jean Georges Prosper (Mauritian poet born in 1933).[1] The anthem is short and briefly describes the lucious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice, and liberty.
| The National Anthem's lyrics |
| Glory to thee, Motherland, |
| O motherland of mine. |
| Sweet is thy beauty, |
| Sweet is thy fragrance, |
| Around thee we gather |
| As one people, |
| As one nation, |
| In peace, justice and liberty. |
| Beloved country, may God bless thee |
| For ever and ever. |
See also
References
- ↑ Government of Mauritius. "National Anthem". Retrieved 2011-11-04.
External links
- Mauritius: Motherland - Audio of the national anthem of Mauritius, with information and lyrics
- Motherland MIDI
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