Yumi, Yumi, Yumi

Yumi, Yumi, Yumi ( Bislama We, We, We ) is the national anthem of Vanuatu since 1980. Melody and lyrics come from François Vincent Ayssav whose proposal won the tendered after the independence of competition for a national anthem.

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Yumi, Yumi, Yumi i blong smooth talem se, Yumi, Yumi, Yumi i blong Vanuatu you!

God i givim ples ya long yumi, yumi smooth tumas long hem, Yumi yumi mo fri strong long hem, Yumi brata evriwan!

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Plante fasin blong bifo i stap, Plante fasin blong tedei, Be yumi i OLSEM wan nomo, Hemia fasin blong yumi!

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German translation

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We, We, We are happy to announce We, We, We are the People of Vanuatu!

God has given us this land; which is every reason to cheer us; We are strong, we are free in this country; We are all brothers.

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We have many traditions, and we find new ways. Now we are one people. We should stay together forever.

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We know there is still much work to do on all our islands. May God our Father, help us!

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