The Vanuatu national anthem, “Yumi, Yumi, Yumi,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Bislama.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Yumi, Yumi, Yumi
- Written Date: 1980
- Lyricist: Francois Vincent Ayssav
- Composer: Francois Vincent Ayssav
- Official Adoption Date: 1980
Original Lyrics in Bislama
Yumi, yumi, yumi i glat blong talem se
Yumi, yumi, yumi, ol man blong Vanuatu!
God i givim ples ya long yumi,
Yumi glat tumas long hem,
Yumi strong, yumi fri long hem,
Yumi brata evriwan!
Yumi, yumi, yumi i glat blong talem se
Yumi, yumi, yumi, ol man blong Vanuatu!
Plante fasin blong bifo i stap,
Plante fasin blong tede,
Be yumi i kam wan nomo,
Hemia fasin blong yumi!
Yumi, yumi, yumi i glat blong talem se
Yumi, yumi, yumi, ol man blong Vanuatu!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Vanuatu national anthem English version. “Yumi, Yumi, Yumi” reflects the pride and unity of Vanuatu. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
We, we, we are happy to proclaim
We, we, we are the people of Vanuatu!
God has given us this land,
We are very happy with it,
We are strong, we are free in this land,
We are all brothers.
We, we, we are happy to proclaim
We, we, we are the people of Vanuatu!
Many customs of before remain,
Many customs of today,
But we have become one people,
This is our custom.
We, we, we are happy to proclaim
We, we, we are the people of Vanuatu!
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