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L'aube NouvelleL'Aube Nouvelle (The Dawn of a New Day) is the national anthem of Benin. Written and composed by Gilbert Jean Dagnon, it was adopted upon independence in 1960. French Lyrics Jadis son appel, nos aeux sans faiblesse
Ont su avec courage, ardeur, pleins d'allgresse
Livrer au prix du sang des combat clatants.
Accourez vous aussi, btisseurs du prsent,
Plus forts dans l'unit, chaqu'jour la tche,
Pour la postrit, construisez sans relche. CHORUS
Enfants du Bnin, debout!
La libert d'un cri sonore
Chante aux premiers feux de l'aurore;
Enfants du Bnin, debout! Quand partout souffle un vent de colre et de haine.
Bninois, sois fier, et d'une me sereine,
Confiant dans l'avenir, regarde ton drapeau!
Dans le vert tu liras l'espor du renouveau,
De tes aeux le rouge voque le courage;
Des plus riches trsors le jaune est le prsage. CHORUS Tes monts ensoleills, tes palmiers, ta verdure,
Cher Bnin, partout font ta vive parure.
Ton sol offre chacun la richesse des fruits.
Bnin, dsormais que tes fils tous unis
D'un fraternel lan partagent l'esprance
De te voir jamais heureux dans l'abondance. CHORUS English Translation Formerly, at her call, our ancestors
Knew how to engage in mighty battles
With strength, courage, ardour, and full of joy, but at the price of blood.
Builders of present, you too, join forces
Each day for the task stronger in unity.
Build without ceasing for posterity. CHORUS
Children of Benin, arise!
The resounding cry of freedom
Is heard at the first light of dawn,
Children of Benin, arise! When all around there blows a wind of anger and hate:
Citizen of Benin be proud, and in a calm spirit
Trusting in the future, behold your flag!
In the green you read hope of spring;
The red signifies the courage of your ancestors;
The yellow fortells the greatest treasures. CHORUS Beloved Benin, your sunny mountains, palm trees, and green pastures
Show everywhere your brightness;
Your soil offers everyone the richest fruits.
Benin, from henceforth your sons are united
With one brotherly spirit sharing the hope of seeing you
Enjoy abundance and happiness forever CHORUS External Link
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