The Folk Research Centre welcomes the adoption of Chanson Nasyonal Sent Lisi (Kwéyòl National Anthem) which was adopted by the Cabinet and used during this year’s Independence celebrations. The translation had been initiated over a number of years by the FRC’s Kwéyòl language committee.
This adoption reflects support for the work of the FRC over its 43 year existence to encourage the promotion of our Creole culture in all its aspects.
The FRC looks forward to the work of the proposed Language Commission as it examines the overall language situation in St. Lucia.
Chanson Nasyonnal Sent Lisi
I
Fi èk fis, manmay Sent Lisi
Chéwi péyi nésans-nou
Péyi montany, lans èk valé
Pli bèl lil ki asou latè
Nenpòt plas nou vwayajé
Toujou chéwi lil natal-nou
II
Sa pa tan nasyon bat ladjè
Pou bèlté Élenn nou-an
Sa pa tan wivòt èk konba
Té twoublé lavi nou tout
Mètnan, syèl-la éklèsi
An lawout nèf ouvè pou nou
III
Dyé, Senyè, benni péyi-nou
Pwotéjé’y kont tout malè
Fè nou viv ansanm an lapé
Fè nou fò an kò é lam
Endé nou tjenn kon pwensip
Jistis, Lanmou, Lavéwité!