Kunan Kiribati facts for kids
| English: Song of Kiribati | |
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| National anthem of | Kiribati |
| Also known as | Teirake Kaini Kiribati English: Stand Up, Kiribati |
| Lyrics | Ioteba Tamuera Uriam |
| Music | Ioteba Tamuera Uriam |
| Adopted | 12 July 1979 |
"Kunan Kiribati" (meaning "Song of Kiribati") is the national anthem of Kiribati. It is also known by its first line, "Teirake Kaini Kiribati", which means "Stand Up, Kiribati".
Ioteba Tamuera Uriam wrote both the words and the music for this special song. Kiribati chose it as their national anthem when they became an independent country on July 12, 1979. The words were officially confirmed in a law called the National Identity Act in 1989.
How the Anthem Was Chosen
The national anthem was picked after a big competition across the country. People were invited to create a song that would represent Kiribati. Many talented people took part in this contest. One of them was Rev. Tom Toakai, who was a local composer and a Protestant missionary.
Lyrics of the Anthem
The National Identity Act of 1989 says that the anthem should be sung at an andante tempo. This means it should be sung at a moderate, walking speed, around 108 beats per minute.
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See also
- In Spanish: Kunan Kiribati para niños
