Introduction
The Lesotho national anthem, “Lesotho Fatše La Bontata Rona,” celebrates the unity, pride, and aspirations of the Lesotho nation. Below are the original lyrics in Sesotho and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Lesotho Fatše La Bontata Rona
- Written Date: 1967
- Lyricist: François Coillard
- Composer: Ferdinand-Samuel Laur
- Official Adoption Date: 1967
Original Lyrics in Lesotho
Lesōthō fatše la bo ntat’a rōna,
Ha ra mafatše le letle ke lona;
Ke moo re hlahileng,
Ke moo re hōlileng,
Rea le rata.
Molimo ak’u bōlōke Lesōthō,
U felise lintoa le matšoenyeho;
Oho fatše lena
La bo ntat’a rōna
Le be le khotso.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Lesotho, land of our Fathers,
Among the lands it is the most beautiful.
It is where we were born,
It is where we grew up –
We love it.
God, please protect Lesotho,
Spare it from wars and troubles.
Oh, this land,
Land of our Fathers,
May it have peace.
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