National symbols — Central African Republic
Anthem and national symbols.
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Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Central African Republic: "La Renaissance" is the national anthem of the Central African Republic. The words were written by the first post-independence Prime Minister, Barthélémy Boganda. The music was composed by Herbert Pepper. "La Renaissance" was adopted upon independence in 1960.
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National anthem
- Anthem History
"La Renaissance" is the national anthem of the Central African Republic. The words were written by the first post-independence Prime Minister, Barthélémy Boganda. The music was composed by Herbert Pepper. "La Renaissance" was adopted upon independence in 1960.
- Anthem Lyrics
La Renaissance O Centrafrique, ô berceau des Bantous! Reprends ton droit au respect, à la vie! Longtemps soumis, longtemps brimé partous, Mais de ce jour brisant la tyrannie. Dans le travail, l'ordre et la dignité, Tu reconquiers ton droit, ton unité, Et pour franchir cette étape nouvelle, De nos ancêtres la voix nous appelle Au travail dans l'ordre et la dignité, Dans le respect du droit dans l'unité, Brisant la misère et la tyrannie, Brandissant l'étendard de la Patrie.
- Anthem Lyrics English
Oh! Central Africa, cradle of the Bantu! Take up again your right to respect, to life! Long subjugated, long scorned by all, But, from today, breaking tyranny's hold. Through work, order and dignity You reconquer your rights, your unity, And to take this new step The voice of our ancestors call us. CHORUS: To work! In order and dignity, in the respect for rights and in unity, Breaking poverty and tyranny, Holding high the flag of the Fatherland.