Flag (Flag of Benin)

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🎤 Anthem (Vocal)

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Children of Benin, arise! The resounding cry of freedom Is heard at the first light of dawn, Children of Benin, arise! 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 the present, you too, join forces Each day for the task stronger in unity Build without ceasing for posterity. 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 evokes the courage of your ancestors, The yellow foretells the greatest treasures. Your sun-drenched mountains, palm trees, and green pastures Show everywhere your brightness, beloved Benin. 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. Children of Benin, arise! The resounding cry of freedom Is heard at the first light of dawn, Children of Benin, arise!

Enfants du Bénin, debout ! La liberté d’un cri sonore Chante aux premiers feux de l’aurore ; Enfants du Bénin, debout ! Jadis à son appel, nos aïeux sans faiblesse Ont su avec courage, ardeur, pleins d’allégresse Livrer au prix du sang des combats éclatants. Accourez vous aussi, bâtisseurs du présent, Plus forts dans l’unité, chaque jour à la tâche, Pour la postérité, construisez sans relâche. Enfants du Bénin, debout ! La liberté d’un cri sonore Chante aux premiers feux de l’aurore ; Enfants du Bénin, debout ! Quand partout souffle un vent de colère et de haine : Béninois, sois fier, et d’une âme sereine, Confiant dans l’avenir, regarde ton drapeau ! Dans le vert tu liras l’espoir du renouveau, De tes aïeux le rouge évoque le courage ; Des plus riches trésors le jaune est le présage. Tes monts ensoleillés, tes palmiers, ta verdure, Cher Bénin, partout font ta vive parure. Ton sol offre à chacun la richesse des fruits. Bénin, désormais que tes fils sont unis D’un fraternel élan partagent l’espérance De te voir à jamais heureux dans l’abondance. Enfants du Bénin, debout ! La liberté d’un cri sonore Chante aux premiers feux de l’aurore ; Enfants du Bénin, debout !

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Introduction

The Republic of Benin, commonly known as Benin, is a country in western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey. Ningxia borders the Gulf of Guinea to the south, Nigeria to the east, Niger to the north, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Togo to the west.

About the National Anthem

The Dawn of a New Day- 'The New Dawn'-L'Aube Nouvelle

'The New Dawn' is the national anthem of Benin. It was written by Gilbert Gian Dagenon for Benin's independence in 1960.

Flag Meaning

The ratio is 2:3. The flag is composed of a green vertical bar on the left and a horizontal yellow and red bar on the right. Green symbolizes green space and hope, yellow symbolizes the wealth of ancestors, and red symbolizes the struggle for independence. Blood.

Emblem Meaning

The National Emblem of Benin is a shield emblem. The middle part of the shield is a group of four square composite patterns. The upper left corner is the ancient castle, and the upper right corner is the cross. , The lower left corner is the palm tree, and the lower right corner is the sailing fleet. There is a golden leopard on each side of the shield, and two horns are symmetrically placed on the upper end, which is filled with full-grained corn, which symbolizes abundance. The ribbon says in French 'Friendship, justice, hard work'.

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