La Katangaise ("The Katangese") was the national anthem of the State of Katanga. The music was composed by Joseph Kiwele, who was Katanga's Minister of National Education. After the State of Katanga was dissolved in 1963 and integrated into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new anthem was adopted.
Lyrics French originalEnglish translationAllons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. Le soleil s’est levé sur le sol des aïeux Vieille terre ancestrale du ciel aux profondeurs. Tu revis opulente à l’appel du bonheur
Enfants du Katanga Défendez le jusqu’à la mort Rendez le fier rendez le fort Avec vos bras et votre sang Avec vos dents
Allons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. Le soleil s’est levé sur le sol des aïeux Vieille terre ancestrale du ciel aux profondeurs. Tu revis opulente à l’appel du bonheur
Allons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. L’ennemi destructeur, tel un lion furieux. Rôde sur nos frontières Votre valeur guerrière Maintienne hors du pays la fatale oppression
Allons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. L’ennemi destructeur, tel un lion furieux. Rôde sur nos frontières Votre valeur guerrière Maintienne hors du pays la fatale oppression
Allons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. Notre bannière au vent, symbole pour tous ceux Que ses riches croisettes Et sa verte jeunesse Sa rouge force aussi soulèvent d’allégresse
Allons, allons, marchons, Katangais valeureux. Notre bannière au vent, symbole pour tous ceux Que ses riches croisettes Et sa verte jeunesse Sa rouge force aussi soulèvent d’allégresseCome, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. The sun rose on the soil of your ancestors O old ancestral land, from her skies to her depths. You live again, prosperous, at happiness' call
Children of Katanga Defend her until death comes Make her proud, and make her strong With own your arms and your own blood With own your teeth
Come, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. The sun rose on the soil of your ancestors O old ancestral land, from her skies to her depths. You live again, prosperous, at happiness' call
Come, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. The destructive enemy, like a furious lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps out of the country this fatal oppression
Come, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. The destructive enemy, like a furious lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps out of the country this fatal oppression
Come, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. Our banner in the wind, a symbol for all those May her rich croisettes And her youth, green As well as her strength, red, make all rise with joy
Come, come, let's march, valorous Katangese. Our banner in the wind, a symbol for all those May her rich croisettes And her youth, green As well as her strength, red, make all rise with joy
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