God Bless Fiji facts for kids
English: God Bless Fiji | |
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National anthem of | Fiji |
Lyrics | Michael Francis Alexander Prescott |
Music | Charles Austin Miles |
Adopted | 1970 |
"Meda Dau Doka", also known as "God Bless Fiji" in English, is the the national anthem of Fiji. It adopted in 1970 when the country got its independence from the United Kingdom.
Earlier, in 1911, American gospel writer Charles Austin Miles composed the music for the Christian hymn Dwelling in Beulah Land – the same melody that is being used for this song today.
The lyrics (words) were written by Michael Francis Alexander Prescott. The Fijian version and the English version are not translations of each other, and the English version is used much more commonly.
In 2008, it was suggested that this anthem should be sung in Fijian, English and Fiji Hindi – the country's official languages – all in one piece.
Lyrics
Fijian version
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Meda dau doka ka vinakata na vanua |
[meⁿda ⁿdɔu̯ ⁿdoka ka βinakata na βanua] |
Let us show our pride and honour our nation |
English version
- This version is much more popular.
- Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji
- As we stand united under noble banner blue
- And we honour and defend the cause of freedom ever
- Onward march together
- God bless Fiji
- Chorus:
- For Fiji, ever Fiji, let our voices ring with pride
- For Fiji, ever Fiji, her name hails far and wide,
- A land of freedom, hope and glory, to endure what ever befalls
- May God bless Fiji
- Forever more!
- Blessing grant, oh God of nations, on the isles of Fiji
- Shores of golden sand and sunshine, happiness and song
- Stand united, we of Fiji, fame and glory ever
- Onward march together
- God bless Fiji.
Fiji Hindi version
- He jagdishwar, kripa karo tum Fiji desh pe apne
- Ahle watan hum teri sharan mein, teri dhwaja ke neehe
- Ajaadi ki raksha aur samman sada hum karege
- Sab milke badhte rahege
- Sarwamangal Fiji
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- Yeh Fiji, hamara Fiji
- Hum sab mil gaate rahe
- Yeh Fiji Hamara Fiji
- Yeh naara lagate rahe
- Dharti hai apni, azaadi, asha aur garva ki
- Kripa rahe prabhu ki, Fiji par sarwada
See also
In Spanish: Meda dau doka para niños