La Renaissance
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"Template:Lang" (Template:Langx<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>) is the national anthem of the Central African Republic. It was adopted on 25 May 1960, shortly before the republic's independence on 13 August the same year. The words were written by then Prime Minister Barthélémy Boganda. The music was composed by French composer Herbert Pepper, who also composed the national anthem of Senegal, "Template:Lang".<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The song was also the national anthem during the Central African Empire (1976–1979).
Lyrics
The anthem has official lyrics in both French and the national language of Sango.
| French lyrics<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> | Sango lyrics<ref name=":1" /> | Sango IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn | English translation<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
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| <poem>Template:Lang</poem> | <poem>Template:Lang</poem> | <poem>Template:IPA</poem> | <poem>Oh! Central Africa, cradle of the Bantu!
Take up again your right to respect, to life! Long subjugated, long scorned by all, But, from today, breaking tyranny's hold. Through work, order and dignity You reconquer your rights, your unity, And to take this new step The voice of our ancestors call us. Template:Small To work! In order and dignity, In the respect for rights and in unity, Breaking poverty and tyranny, Holding high the standard of the Fatherland.</poem> |