Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Fiji.

Who wrote the Fijian national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Fiji officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of Fiji is “God Bless Fiji”.

Fiji’s anthem lyrics were written by Michael Francis Alexander PRESCOTT and the music was written by C. Austin MILES (adapted by Michael Francis Alexander PRESCOTT).

Adopted 1970; The Anthem Is Known In Fijian As “Meda Dau Doka” (Let Us Show Pride); Adapted From The Hymn, “Dwelling In Beulah Land,” The Anthem’s English Lyrics Are Generally Sung, Although They Differ In Meaning From The Official Fijian Lyrics.

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Fiji’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrGzfBm8lHk

 

Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji

As we stand united under noble banner blue

And we honour and defend the cause of freedom ever

Onward march together

God bless Fiji

 

CHORUS:

For Fiji, ever Fiji, let our voices ring with pride

For Fiji, ever Fiji, her name hail far and wide,

A land of freedom, hope and glory, to endure what ever befall

May God bless Fiji

Forever more!

 

Blessing grant, oh God of nations, on the isles of Fiji

Shores of golden sand and sunshine, happiness and song

Stand united, we of Fiji, fame and glory ever

Onward march together

God bless Fiji.

 

You can find more information about Fijian anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Conventional short form country name: Fiji.

Conventional long form country name: Republic of Fiji.

Local short form country name: Fiji/Viti.

Local long form country name: Republic of Fiji/Matanitu ko Viti.

 

Fiji Government Type: republic.

 

Republic is a representative democracy in which the people’s elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.ֲ