Kunan Kiribati

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History

The anthem was selected after a nationwide song competition to find a national anthem. Among those who participated in the competition were local composer and Protestant missionary Rev. Tom Toakai.<ref>Template:Cite thesis</ref>

Lyrics

According to the National Identity Act 1989, the piece is to be sung at an andante tempo of 108.<ref name=":0" />

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lang}}</poem>	main}}</poem>	<poem>I Stand up, people of Kiribati! Sing with jubilation! Prepare to accept responsibility And to help each other! Be steadfastly righteous! Love all our people! Be steadfastly righteous! Love all our people! II The attainment of contentment And peace by our people Will be achieved When all our hearts beat as one, Love one another! Promote happiness and unity! Love one another! Promote happiness and unity! III We beseech You, O God, To protect and lead us In the days to come. Help us with Your loving hand. Bless our Government And all our people! Bless our Government And all our people!</poem>