Belau rekid

"" (; also spelt ""; Template:Langx) is the national anthem of Palau. Officially adopted in 1981, the music was composed by Ymesei O. Ezekiel, to which the combined words of several authors were set.

History

The anthem was composed by Ymesei Ezekiel (9 January 1921 – 20 May 1984), a composer, musician and music teacher, during the time of the transition from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which at the time was using the anthem of Micronesia, to the establishment of the Republic of Palau under the trust territory. A committee headed by member of the House of Delegates Demei Otobed was established to adopt a national anthem in line with the new constitution. Along with Otobed and Ezekiel, other members of the committee included historians and musicians Riosang Salvador, Kebekol Alfonso and Hermana Umetaro. The committee members collectively wrote the lyrics of the anthem. The anthem was officially adopted on 1 January 1981, when the Palauan constitution entered into force.

Lyrics

Palauan original	IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn	English version
		I Palau is coming forth with strength and power, By the old ways abides still every hour. One country, safe, secure, one government Under the glowing, floating soft light stands. II Let's build our economy's protecting fence With courage, faithfulness and diligence Our life is anchored in Palau, our land We with our might through life and death defend III In spirit let's join hands, united, one Care for our homeland...from forefathers on Look after its concord, its glory keep Through peace and love and heart's devotion deep IV God bless our country, our island home always Our sweet inheritances from the ancient days Give us strength and power and all of the rights To govern with all eternity with might

External links

• Streaming audio, lyrics and information for the Palau national anthem (archive link)
• nationalanthems.info Palau page