"" ( en, "Song of Kiribati"), also known by its incipit, "" (; ), is the
national anthem
A national anthem is a patriotic musical composition symbolizing and evoking eulogies of the history and traditions of a country or nation. The majority of national anthems are marches or hymns in style. American, Central Asian, and Europea ...
of
Kiribati
Kiribati (), officially the Republic of Kiribati ( gil, ibaberikiKiribati),Kiribati ''The Wor ...
. It was by written and composed by
Ioteba Tamuera Uriam
Te Ioteba Tamuera Uriam (1910 in Tamana–1988) was a politician, writer and musician of Kiribati. Its lyrics were confirmed as per Schedule 3 of the National Identity Act 1989.
History
The anthem was selected after a nationwide song competition to find a national anthem. Among those who participated in the competition were local composer and Protestant missionary Rev. Tom Toakai.
Lyrics
According to the National Identity Act 1989, the piece is to be sung at an
andante
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* Andante (song), "Andante" (song), a song by Hitomi Yaida
* "Andante, Andante", a 1980 song by A ...