Nokor Reach
English: Majestic Kingdom | |
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នគររាជ | |
National anthem of Cambodia | |
Lyrics | Chuon Nath |
Music | Norodom Suramarit, F. Perruchot, J. Jekyll, 1938 |
Adopted | 1941 |
Readopted | 17 April 1975 21 September 1993 |
Relinquished | 9 October 1970 6 January 1976 |
Preceded by | March of the Khmer Republic (1975) U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (two verses) |
"Nokor Reach" (also spelt Nokoreach;[1] Khmer: នគររាជ, Nôkôr Réach [nɔˈkɔː riəc̚]; lit. 'Majestic Kingdom') is the national anthem of Cambodia. It is based on a Cambodian folk tune and was written by Chuon Nath.
History
"Nokor Reach" originated from a folk poetry usually performed with
The music of "Nokor Reach" was composed between 1938 and 1939 by Prince
In 1970, the monarchy was abolished by the
Lyrics
"Nokor Reach" is a poem consisting of three verses and each verse consists of five lines. The first verse is considered to be official and is usually performed at most official settings.
Khmer original | UNGEGN Romanisation | IPA transcription[a] | English translation |
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I |
I |
1 |
I |
Until the end of the French protectorate, a fourth verse praising the friendship between the Khmer and the French people was sang:[7]
Khmer original | English translation |
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IV
ក្នុងគ្រាក្សេមក្សាន្តដូចគ្រាមានចម្បាំង
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IV
In peace and in battle Campuchéa was the friend of France The blood of their heroes was not shed in vain Because a day will dawn that will see the triumph As well as the union of all Khmers |
See also
- "March of the Khmer Republic" (Khmer Republic's national anthem [1970–1975])
- "Dap Prampi Mesa Chokchey" (Democratic Kampuchea's national anthem [1976–1979])
- National symbols of Cambodia
- Angkor Wat
- Krama
Notes
- ^ See Help:IPA/Khmer and Khmer language § Phonology.
- ^ De facto with Nokor Reach since 1990.
References
- ^ a b "Complete National Anthems of the World: 2013 Edition" (PDF). www.eclassical.com. 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84905-210-8.
- ISBN 978-0-415-99404-0.
- ISBN 9781588860378.
- ^ Shores, Louis (1964). Collier's Encyclopedia: With Bibliography and Index. Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. p. 153.
- ^ "A nation built on the rule of song". PEN/Opp. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Hymnes et Pavillons d'Indochine (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Philosophie, histoire, sciences de l'homme, 4-LK10-918: Imprimerie d'Extrême Orient. 1941.
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: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ "The People's Republic of Kampuchea 1979 - 1989: A Draconian Savior?" (PDF). Ohio University. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
External links
- Cambodia: "Nokor Reach" - Audio of the national anthem of Cambodia, with information and lyrics
- Nokor Reach Instrumental VDO clip on YouTube
- Nokor Reach with lyrics VDO clip on YouTube
- Cambodian National Anthem - The page "Cambodian View" includes a page about the anthem, which includes a vocal version of the anthem.