Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! is the National Anthem of Madagascar. The lyrics were written by Pasteur Rahajason and the music by Norbert Raharisoa. It is similar to a march and was strongly influenced by European music and the French colonial education system. It is often played by Malagasy musicians on the accordion.
Below we have provided the National Anthem of Madagascar for the students regarding educational purpose.
National Anthem of Madagascar Information:
| Lyricist | Pastor Rahajason |
| Music | Norbert Raharisoa |
| Adopted | 1958 |
| Official Language | Malagasy and French |
Madagascar National Anthem in Malagasy:
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Ry Madagasikara soa.
Ny Fitiavanay anao tsy miala,
Fa ho anao, ho anao doria tokoa
Tahionao ry Zanahary
‘Ty Nosindrazanay ity
Hiadana sy ho finaritra
He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hanompoan’anao
Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay,
‘Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hitahian’anao,
Ka Ilay Nahary ‘zao tontolo izao
No fototra ijoroan’ny satanao.
Madagascar National Anthem in French:
Ô Chère Terre de nos ancêtres
Ô belle Madagascar
Notre amour pour toi ne faillira pas
Et restera à ta cause éternellement fidèle
Benit, ô Créateur,
Cette île de nos ancêtres
Qu’elle connaisse joie et bonheur
Et que nous soyons vraiment heureux.
Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie
Nous espérons mettre à ton service
notre corps, notre cœur, notre âme,
qui est certes précieux et plein de dignité.
Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie
Nous implorons que tu sois bénie,
par le créateur de l’Univers
qui est la base de ton existence
Madagascar National Anthem in English:
Oh, beloved land of our ancestors!
Oh beautiful Madagascar.
Our love for you will never end,
And will remain forever loyal to you.
Bless, oh Creator,
This island of our ancestors
May it have joy and happiness.
And may we be truly happy.
Oh beloved land of our ancestors!
We wish to serve you
With our body, heart and soul.
which are precious and dignified.
Oh beloved land of our ancestors!
We pray that you be blessed,
By the Creator of this world
who is the foundation of your existence.