The Banner of Freedom

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The Banner of Freedom ( Samoan O Le Fuʻa o Le Saʻolotoga o Samoa) has been the national anthem of Samoa since 1962, when Samoa declared its independence from New Zealand . Words and sages are from Sauni Iiga Kuresa. The words refer to the flag of Samoa .

Samoan text

Samoa, tula'i ma sisi ia lau fu'a, lou pale lea!
Samoa, tula'i ma sisi ia lau fu'a, lou pale lea!
Vaai 'i na fetu o lo'ua agiagia ai:
Le faailoga lea o Iesu, na maliu ai mo Samoa.
Oi, Samoa e, uu mau lau pule ia faavavau.
Aua e te fefe; o le Atua lo ta fa'avae, o lota sa'olotoga.
Samoa, tula'i: 'ua agiagia lau fu'a, lou pale lea!

English translation

Samoa, arise and raise your flag, your crown!
Samoa, arise and raise your flag, your crown!
Look at those stars that are waving on it:
This is the symbol of Jesus, who died on it for Samoa.
Oh, Samoa, hold fast your power forever.
Do not be afraid; God is our foundation, our freedom.
Samoa, arise: your flag is waving, your crown!

German translation

Samoa, stand up and raise your flag, your crown!
Samoa, stand up and raise your flag, your crown!
Look at the stars that blow on her:
This is the symbol of Jesus who died on it for Samoa.
Oh, Samoa, hold on to your power forever.
Dont be afraid; God is our foundation, our freedom.
Samoa, stand up: your flag is blowing, your crown!

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