The Haiti national anthem, “La Dessalinienne,” celebrates the freedom and legacy of the Haitian nation. Below are the original lyrics in French and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: La Dessalinienne
- Written Date: 1903
- Lyricist: Justin Lhérisson
- Composer: Nicolas Geffrard
- Official Adoption Date: 1903
Original Lyrics in French
Pour le Pays,
Pour les ancêtres,
Marchons unis,
Marchons unis.
Dans nos rangs point de traîtres!
Du sol soyons seuls maîtres.
Marchons unis,
Marchons unis
Pour le Pays,
Pour les ancêtres,
Marchons, marchons, marchons unis,
Pour le Pays,
Pour les ancêtres.
Pour les Aïeux,
Pour la Patrie
Béchons joyeux,
Béchons joyeux.
Quand le champ fructifie
L’âme se fortifie.
Béchons joyeux,
Béchons joyeux
Pour les Aïeux,
Pour la Patrie
Béchons, béchons, béchons joyeux
Pour les Aïeux,
Pour la Patrie.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Haiti national anthem English version. “La Dessalinienne” reflects the pride and unity of Haiti. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
For the country,
For our forefathers,
March united,
March united.
In our ranks no traitors!
We alone are masters of the soil.
March united,
March united
For the country,
For our forefathers,
March, march, march united,
For the country,
For our forefathers.
For the ancestors,
For the fatherland
Let us till joyfully,
Let us till joyfully.
When the field prospers
The soul is strengthened.
Let us till joyfully,
Let us till joyfully
For the ancestors,
For the fatherland
Let us till, let us till, let us till joyfully
For the ancestors,
For the fatherland.
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