English: The God of Tokelau | |
---|---|
Territorial anthem of Tokelau | |
Also known as | Tokelau mo te Atua (English: Tokelau for the god) |
Lyrics | Eric Lemuelu Falima, 2005 |
Music | Eric Lemuelu Falima, 2005 |
Adopted | 2012 |
Audio sample | |
"Te Atua o Tokelau" ("The God of Tokelau"), or "Tokelau mo te Atua" ("Tokelau for God"), is the anthem of Tokelau, a territory within the Realm of New Zealand. Adopted in 2012, it was written and composed by Eric Lemuelu Falima. As a Commonwealth realm, the official national anthem is "God Save the King".[1]
In 2005, the Tokelau legislature announced a contest for an anthem for the islands. After a four-year selection process, an entry by Eric Lemuelu Falima was chosen as the winner. The lyrics were subsequently debated and revised until March 2012, when the anthem was adopted.[2]
Tokelauan original[2][3][4] | IPA transcription[a] | English translation[3] |
---|---|---|
Te Atua o Tokelau |
[te a.tu.a o to.ke.la.u] |
The god of Tokelau |