"Kunan Kiribati" (English: "Song of Kiribati"),[1] also known by its incipit, "Teirake Kaini Kiribati" (Gilbertese pronunciation: [tei̯ɾake kaːi̯ni kiɾibæsi]; English: "Stand Up, Kiribati"),[1] is the national anthem of Kiribati. It was written and composed by Ioteba Tamuera Uriam and adopted upon independence on 12 July 1979.[2][3] Its lyrics were confirmed as per Schedule 3 of the National Identity Act 1989.[1]
English: Song of Kiribati | |
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National anthem of Kiribati | |
Also known as | Teirake Kaini Kiribati (English: Stand Up, Kiribati) |
Lyrics | Ioteba Tamuera Uriam |
Music | Ioteba Tamuera Uriam |
Adopted | 12 July 1979 |
Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (one verse)
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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.[4]
According to the National Identity Act 1989, the piece is to be sung at an andante tempo of 108.[1]
Gilbertese lyrics[1][3] | IPA transcription[5][6][a] | English lyrics[3][7][8] |
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