For September Celebrations, we have decided to publish a copy of the Belize National Anthem in Garifuna and English along with a video.
Belize National Anthem in Garifuna
Leremuna Balisi – Hageira Líbretian
Hageira líbretian laru barana
Rúwamuti were lun basalbaru
Merederubaña furundetian ya
Heiba luei wageira le darangilabei
Seti hata wayuna lihürüme múa
Webeneri luei adamuruni
Lau lubafu irichaü, Bungiu wabá
Mamudirundügü yádiwa ya
Sarahuma harahuñu wayunagu
Gürahuma gulesa íbichala múa
Heiba áganin bugagua humaña
Hageira líbretian laru barana
Edeweihagubuti faradiu woun
Wawübüri wamúa le rísibei
Hayabi wayunagu derebugutian
Éibaha hamutian ha ananihabaña woun
Lúmagien Riu Hondu dagá lun Sastún
Lau sun wawübüri luma lagunu
Fegeñula wagu hama diru luma sielu
Chülüha dan lun wiúnragu
Belize National Anthem in English
Belizean National Anthem – Land of the Free
O Land of the Free by the Carib Sea,
Our manhood we pledge to thy liberty!
No tyrants here linger, despots must flee
This tranquil haven of democracy
The blood of our sires which hallows the sod,
Brought freedom from slavery oppression’s rod,
By the might of truth and the grace of God,
No longer shall we be hewers of wood.
Arise! ye sons of the Baymen’s clan,
Put on your armor, clear the land!
Drive back the tyrants, let despots flee –
Land of the Free by the Carib Sea!
Nature has blessed thee with wealth untold,
O’er mountains and valleys where prairies roll;
Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold
Drove back the invader; this heritage hold
From proud Rio Hondo to old Sarstoon,
Through coral isle, over blue lagoon;
Keep watch with the angels, the stars and moon;
For freedom comes tomorrow’s noon.