Motherland (anthem)

Motherland

National anthem of Mauritius
LyricsJean-Georges Prosper
MusicJoseph Philippe Gentil
Adopted1968
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version

"Motherland" is the national anthem of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil, and the English lyrics were written by Jean-Georges Prosper. The anthem is short and briefly describes the luscious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice and liberty.

The national anthem was first played during the first Independence Day on 12 March 1968.


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