The Tonga national anthem, “Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Tongan.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga
- Written Date: 1874
- Lyricist: Prince Uelingatoni Ngū Tupoumalohi
- Composer: Carl Gustav Schmitt
- Official Adoption Date: 1875
Original Lyrics in Tongan
ʻE ʻotua māfimafi
Kiate kimautolu ni
ʻOua ʻa e toenga ʻa e fonua
Ka ke fakatapu ʻa Tonga.
Ke te uhoulo
ʻO ka lea ʻo Tongá
Ke ilo ʻe he siasi
Naʻe tali e otua mo hono kahaʻu.
Ko e lotoʻi ʻa e ʻOtuá
ʻOku ʻi ai ha tautolu tofiʻa
Ka ʻoku toʻo ʻa Tonga pea
Hono kahaʻu ko e tapu mo e langí.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Tonga national anthem English version. “Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga” reflects the pride and unity of Tonga. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Oh, almighty God
Who dwells in the heavens high,
Guide us with your wisdom
To guard this land of Tonga.
Grant to us your blessings
In our striving, just and true,
To protect and defend our Tonga,
And the right to worship freely.
All across this nation,
Let the promise ever be
That all may live together
In peace and harmony.
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