"" ("The God of Tokelau"), or "" ("Tokelau for God"), is the national anthem of Tokelau (), a territory within the Realm of New Zealand. Adopted in 2012, it was written and composed by Eric Lemuelu Falima. The official national anthem is "God Save the King".
History In 2005, the Tokelau legislature announced a contest for an anthem for the islands. After a four-year selection process, an entry by Eric Lemuelu Falima was chosen as the winner. The lyrics were subsequently debated and revised until March 2012, when the anthem was adopted.
Lyrics Tokelauan originalIPA transcriptionEnglish translationThe god of Tokelau The god of villages, the god of Tokelau
Do bless Tokelau Carefully tend the peaceful ito
My land, your custom Your flag that’s waving Of one mind, stand firm as a foundation Tokelau for the god The god of Tokelau
Tokelau
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References
External links 2012 MP3 file from the Government of Tokelau website 2016 MP3 file from the Government of Tokelau website