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La Concorde
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Wikipedia article
"'" is the national anthem of Gabon. Written and composed by politician Georges Aleka Damas, it was adopted upon independence in 1960.
History
In a speech in Port-Gentil on 15 March 1962, President Lon M'ba stated his intention to have the national anthem translated into the various Gabonese dialects "so that in the remotest village in the country everyone will be able to understand its meaning."
Lyrics
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Uni dans la Concorde et la fraternit
veille-toi Gabon, une aurore se lve,
Encourage l'ardeur qui vibre et nous soulve!
C'est enfin notre essor vers la flicit.
'I'
blouissant et fier, le jour sublime monte
Pourchassant jamais l'injustice et la honte.
Qu'il monte, monte encore et calme nos alarmes,
Qu'il prne la vertu et repousse les armes.
'II'
Oui que le temps heureux rv par nos anctres
Arrive enfin chez nous, rjouisse les tres,
Et chasse les sorciers, ces perfides trompeurs
Qui sment le poison et rpandent la peur.
'III'
Afin qu'aux yeux du monde et des nations amies
Le Gabon immortel reste digne d'envie,
Oublions nos querelles, ensemble btissons
L'difice nouveau auquel tous nous rvons.
'IV'
Des bords de l'Ocan au cur de la fort,
Demeurons vigilants, sans faiblesse et sans haine!
Autour de ce drapeau, qui vers l'honneur nous mne,
Saluons la Patrie et chantons sans arrt!
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United in the concord and the brotherhood,
Awaken thee, Gabon, dawn is at hand.
Stir up the spirit that thrills and inspires us!
At last we rise up to attain happiness.
'I'
Dazzling and proud, the sublime day dawns,
Dispelling for ever injustice and shame.
May it rise, rise again and calm our fears,
May it promote virtue and banish warfare.
'II'
Yes, may the happy days dreamed by our ancestors
Come for us at last, rejoice our hearts,
And banish the sorcerers, those perfidious deceivers
Who sow poison and spread fear.
'III'
So that, in the eyes of the world and of friendly nations,
The immortal Gabon may maintain her good repute,
Let us forget our quarrels, let us build together
The new structure of which we are all dreaming of.
'IV'
From the shores of the Ocean to the heart of the forest,
Let us remain vigilant, without weakness and without hatred!
Around this flag which leads us to honour,
Let us salute the Fatherland and ever sing!
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