The National Anthem of Tonga is “Ko e fasi ‘o e tu’i ‘o e ‘Otu Tonga”. The lyrics were presented by Prince Uelingatoni Ngū Tupoumalohi while the music composer is Karl Gustavus Schmitt. The anthem was first played in 1874.
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National Anthem of Tonga – Ko e fasi ‘o e tu’i ‘o e ‘Otu Tonga:
- ʻE ʻotua māfimafi
- ko homau ʻeiki koe
- ko koe ko e falalaʻanga
- mo e ʻofa ki Tonga.
- ʻAfio hifo ʻemau lotu
- ʻaia ʻoku mau faí ni
- mo ke tali homau loto
- ʻo maluʻi ʻa Tupou.
National Anthem of Tonga with English Lyrics (Literal Translation):
Oh, almighty God!
You are our Lord,
It is You, the pillar
And the love to Tonga.
Look down on our prayer
That is what we do now
And may You answer our wish
To protect Tupou.
National Anthem of Tonga with English Lyrics:
Oh almighty God above
Thou art our lord and sure defense
As your people, we trust thee
And our Tonga thou dost love
Hear our prayer for thou unseen
We know that thou hath blessed our land
Grant our earnest supplication
God save Tupou, our king.