Haiti National Anthem (1893-1903; Instrumental) Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves
Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves ("When our Fathers Broke Their Chains") was the unofficial national anthem of Haiti from 1893 to 1903. The lyrics were written by Oswald Durand, a Haitian writer and poet. Refrain: (French Lyrics / Paroles en Français) L'indépendance est éphémère Sans le droit à l'égalité! Pour fouler, heureux, cette terre Il nous faut la devise austère : Dieu! Le Travail! La Liberté! Refrain: (English Lyrics / Translation) Independence is fugitive without the right of equality! To plough this soil with joy we need this strict motto: God! Labour! Freedom!
Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves ("When our Fathers Broke Their Chains") was the unofficial national anthem of Haiti from 1893 to 1903. The lyrics were written by Oswald Durand, a Haitian writer and poet. Refrain: (French Lyrics / Paroles en Français) L'indépendance est éphémère Sans le droit à l'égalité! Pour fouler, heureux, cette terre Il nous faut la devise austère : Dieu! Le Travail! La Liberté! Refrain: (English Lyrics / Translation) Independence is fugitive without the right of equality! To plough this soil with joy we need this strict motto: God! Labour! Freedom!