Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Northern Mariana Islands.

Who wrote the national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Northern Mariana Islands officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of Northern Mariana Islands is “Gi Talo Gi Halom Tasi” which means in English “In the Middle of the Sea”.

Northern Mariana Islands’s anthem lyrics were written by Jose S. PANGELINAN [Chamoru], David PETER [Carolinian] and the music was written by Wilhelm GANZHORN.

Adopted 1996; The Carolinian Version Of The Song Is Known As “Satil Matawal Pacifico;” As A Commonwealth Of The United States, In Addition To The Local Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” Is Official .

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Northern Mariana Islands’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIjW-MaIUEg

 

In the middle of the sea

Is where my home is

That is where I will spend my days

It is my desire

If I ever leave this place

One day I will return

For I can never leave you

O land of mine

 

CHORUS:

A thousand times and more

I will honor and salute you

Beautiful islands of the Mari?nas

Glory be to you

 

You can find more information about anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Sheet Music: View the national anthem sheet music – See link.

national symbol: latte stone.

Conventional short form country name: Northern Mariana Islands.

Conventional long form country name: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Former name of Northern Mariana Islands: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Mariana Islands District.

 

Northern Mariana Islands Government Type: commonwealth; self-governing with locally elected governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature.

 

Commonwealth is a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good.ֲ