JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT: You will want to read through the Swaziland National Anthem (read in both Siswati and English). Then, find the words to the American National Anthem and compare. Are there any similarities? Why do people write national anthems? Are they important, or not?
Listen to the music while you read the words. Does the music sound southern African? Yes or no? What is the history of Swaziland and how might this have influenced the music chosen for the national anthem?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3yyElRTQr8
Nkulunkula, ninikati wetibusiso temaSwati,
Slyatibonga tonkhe tinhlanhla;
Sibonga iNggwenyama yetfhu,
Livem netintsha, nemifula.
Busisa tiphatshimandla takaNggwane;
Nguwe weduwa Somandla wetfhu.
Sinike kuhlakanipba lokungenabucili;
Sinise, usicinise, Simakadze.
Translation in English:
O God, bestower of tbe blessings of the Swazi,We are thankful for all our good fortune; We give praise and thanks for our King, And for our country, its hills and rivers. Bless those in authority in our land; Thou only art our Almighty, Give us wisdom without guile; Establish and strengthen us, Thou Everlasting.
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