Fair Land Sarawak
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National anthem of Crown Colony of Sarawak | |
| Lyrics | F. C. Ogden, unknown |
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| Music | George R. K. Freeth, unknown |
| Adopted | 1946 |
| Relinquished | 31 August 1973 |
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"Fair Land Sarawak" was the state anthem of Sarawak, alongside "God Save the King/Queen" from 1946 (post handover) until 1973, where it was replaced with a new anthem titled "Sarawak Bahagia".
The lyricist was F.C. Ogden.[1] The tune is from the previous "Gone Forth Beyond The Sea", but revised and arranged by George R. K. Freeth in 1963.[2]
Lyrics
- Fair Land Sarawak
- We will never cease to honour thee
- and with our loyal sons
- Defend your liberty
- From your high forest hills,
- Down to the open sea
- May freedom ever reign
- Men live in unity
- Proudly our Flag flies high
- above our Country strong and free
- Long may our People live
- in peace and harmony
Iban version
A Iban version of the national anthem is said to have been composed by Abang Ujai:
- Pemanah Sarawak kami selalu meri puji
- Nyaga pengelantang menua anak kami
- Ari bukit, kampung ngagai tasik nyadi
- Pemaik meruan, kami begempung ati
- Tinggi menira bediri diatas menua kami
- Gayu mensia diau likun enggau rami
Malay version
The following is a literal translation of the lyrics in Malay:
- Sarawak Tanah Airku
- Engkau akan kami sanjung
- Dengan anakmu yang setia
- Akan kami berjuang
- Dari bukit-bukau
- Hingga ke laut samudera
- Semoga terus aman sentosa
- Hidup dengan bersatu padu
- Berkibarlah oh benderaku
- Di negaraku terus teguh dan bebas
- Semoga rakyat hidup bersama
- Dalam aman dan harmoni
Mandarin version
- 美麗砂朥越我們忠心愛您永不停
- 愛國兒女們保衛您自由安寧
- 從遼闊大海遠達高大的山林
- 願自由恆久統治民活和諧裡
- 傲然我國旗飄揚自由壯麗永高升
- 願我民安寧生活和平融洽裡
References
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