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Tonga
The anthem was first performed in 1874, though it probably was in use earlier. Officially it is named “Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga”, but it is more popularly known as “Fasi Fakafonua”. The anthem references King Tupou; while this was the name of the king of Tonga when the anthem was written, it is also the name of the Tongan Royal House, and therefore of every Tongan ruler since 1874.
Special thanks to: Jo Hyo-roe for the sheet music.
Title
“Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga” (Tongan)
“Song of the King of the Tonga Islands” (English translation)
“Fasi Fakafonua” (unofficial title (Tongan))
“National Song” (unofficial title (English translation))
Lyricist
Prince Uelingatoni Ngū Tupoumalohi
Composer
Karl Gustavus Schmitt
In use since
1874 (possibly 1875)
Lyrics
Tongan lyrics
ʻE ʻotua māfimafi
ko homau ʻeiki koe
ko koe ko e falalaʻanga
mo e ʻofa ki Tonga.
ʻAfio hifo ʻemau lotu
ʻaia ʻoku mau faí ni
mo ke tali homau loto
ʻo maluʻi ʻa Tupou.
English translation
Oh, almighty God!
You are our Lord,
It is You, the pillar
And the love of Tonga.
Look down on our prayer
That is what we do now
And may You answer our wish
To protect Tupou.
