| English: Song of the Chadian | |
|---|---|
National anthem of  Chad | |
| Lyrics | Louis Gidrol and others |
| Music | Paul Villard |
| Adopted | January 1960 (1960-01) |
| Audio sample | |
"La Tchadienne" (English: "Song of the Chadian", lit. '"The Chadian (Song)"') is the national anthem of Chad. Written by Louis Gidrol and his student group and composed by Paul Villard, it has been the official state anthem of Chad since it gained independence from France in January 1960.
History
The anthem was written, following a competition, by Jesuit father Louis Gidrol and his student group from the Saint Paul Boarding School in Fort-Archambault (the current city of Sarh). The music was composed by another Jesuit father, Paul Villard. It was adopted as the official state anthem of Chad upon gaining independence from France in January 1960.
Lyrics
The anthem comprises a chorus and four verses. Only the chorus and first verse constitute the official national anthem. The other three verses are barely known among young Chadians.
| French lyrics | Arabic lyrics | Arabic transliteration | English translation |
|---|---|---|---|
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Refrain: |
كورال: |
Kūrāl: |
Chorus: |
Notes
- Sometimes written en avant.
- Sometimes written ancêtres.
- Also شعب تشاد هيا الى العمل.
- Also لقد كسبت ارضاك وحقاك.
- Also حريتك ستاتي من شجاعتك.
- Also وليعجب جيرانك باولادك.
- Also بالفرح والسلام إلى الأمام بالغناء.
- Also مخلصا لابائك الذين يراقبونك.
References
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- Shaw, Martin (1975). National anthems of the world. Blandford Press. ISBN 9780713706796.
- Zuchora-Walske, Christine (2009-01-01). Chad in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN 9781575059563.
- ^ "Symboles Nationaux". www.gouvernementdutchad.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Kayangar, Abbas (2016-09-07). Hassan Djamous: Le héros immortel de la guerre Tchad-Libye (in French). Editions Publibook. p. 25. ISBN 978-2-342-05527-6.
- أبكر, عيسى الأمين. على عتبة الذاكرة (in Arabic). ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع. p. 80.
- Minahan, James (2010). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems. Greenwood Press. p. 807. ISBN 978-0-313-34500-5.
- ^ baek Blackbeen (2022-03-05). "National Anthem of Chad in Arabic - نشيد تشاد الوطني (차드의 국가 아랍어)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
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