Motherland (anthem)

Motherland (anthem)
Motherland
Flag of Mauritius.svg
Flag of Mauritius
National anthem of
 Mauritius
Lyrics Jean Georges Prosper
Music Philippe Gentil
Adopted 1968

"Motherland" is the national anthem of the island country of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil M.B.E. and the lyrics were written by Jean Georges Prosper (Mauritian poet born in 1933).[1] The anthem is short and briefly describes the lucious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice, and liberty.

The National Anthem lyrics
Glory to thee, Motherland,
O motherland of mine.
Sweet is thy beauty,
Sweet is thy fragrance,
Around thee we gather
As one people,
As one nation,
In peace, justice and liberty.
Beloved country, may God bless thee
For ever and ever.


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  1. ^ "National Anthem". http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/abtmtius/menuitem.7779dcdfc5eeb1984d57241079b521ca/. Retrieved 2011-11-04. 
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