Micronesia National Anthem
Patriots of Micronesia
1991
1991
Unknown
August Daniel von Binzer (melody)
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Key Facts
- 1. The anthem's melody borrows from a traditional Micronesian chant structure, blending Western hymn harmonies with Pacific Island vocal patterns in a style found in very few other national anthems.
- 2. Micronesia's anthem is almost never heard at international sporting events because the nation has one of the smallest Olympic delegations in the world and has never won a medal.
- 3. The FSM was administered by the United States under a UN trusteeship until 1986, and English remains the language of the anthem despite the country having no single dominant indigenous language.
Micronesia National Anthem Lyrics
'Tis here we are pledging,
with heart and with hand,
Full measure of devotion
to thee, our native land,
Full measure of devotion
to thee, our native land.
Now all join the chorus,
let union abide.
Across all Micronesia
join hands on every side,
Across all Micronesia
join hands on every side.
We all work together,
with hearts, voice and hand,
Till we have made these islands
another promised land,
Till we have made these islands
another promised land.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialAdopted in 1991 when the Federated States of Micronesia gained full independence after the dissolution of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The FSM consists of four states spread across the western Pacific: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae, each with its own distinct culture and language.
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Sources & References
- FSM Code, Title 1, Chapter 8: National Anthem . Federated States of Micronesia Legal Information System
- Micronesia: Patriots of Micronesia . nationalanthems.info
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