"" (; ), also known as the "" ("Anthem of Bonaire") and originally the "" ("Bonairean Anthem"), is the anthem of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. The music was composed by J.B.A. (Tony) Palm, and the official lyrics, which are in Papiamentu, were written by (1919–2014). From 1964 to 2000, it also served as the anthem of the Netherlands Antilles, which at the time was wordless.
Since 15 December 1981, "Tera di Solo y suave biento" has been the official anthem of Bonaire, after its text and melody were made law in the island decree dated 11 December 1981, No. 2.
Lyrics Papiamentu lyricsIPA transcriptionEnglish translationSpanish translationDutch translationI Land of sun and gentle breeze, Proud fatherland risen from the sea Humble people, always happy, Whose spirit is admired by all
So let us try each day, For our Bonaire to always be mentioned And we sing in good harmony Sweet Bonaire, our beloved land
II Let all of us as Bonairians, Unite in song; raise our voices together We, the children of a healthy people, Always happy, trusting in God
No strength can remove this love, That we feel for our island Even though it is small and not perfect We esteem it above everything
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