Forever Marshall Islands Explained

Forever Marshall Islands
Prefix:	National
Alt Title:	Marshallese: italic=no|Indeeo Ṃajeḷ
Country:	the Marshall Islands
Alt Title 2:	Marshallese: italic=no|Aelōn̄ Eo Ao
En Alt Title 2:	Our Islands
Author:	Amata Kabua
Adopted:	1991
Predecessor:	"Marshallese: [[Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō]]|italic=no"
Sound:	National Anthem of Marshall Islands by US Navy Band.ogg
Sound Title:	U.S. Navy Band instrumental version

"Forever Marshall Islands", also known by its incipit, "Marshallese: italic=no|Aelōn̄ Eo Ao" ("Our Islands"),^[1] is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were written by former President Amata Kabua, and the music was composed by Korean composer Gil ok-yun (also known by his Japanese name, Jun Yoshiya, 吉屋潤) by the request of President Kabua. The song was finished and recorded at Oasis Records in Seoul.^[2] Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇), an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.^[2]

The anthem was adopted in 1991. It replaced a previous national anthem, "Marshallese: [[Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō]]|italic=no".^[3]

External links

• Streaming audio of Forever Marshall Islands, with lyrics and information (archive link)
• Sheet music of the anthem (in PDF format) https://web.archive.org/web/20070714182005/http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Government/anthem.pdf
• Listen to an instrumental version of Forever Marshall Islands https://web.archive.org/web/20081219035019/http://www.navyband.navy.mil/anthems/ANTHEMS/Marshall%20Islands%20.mp3 (mp3)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2019-10-31. Marshall Islands Anthem • Marshall Islands Guide. 2022-02-05. Marshall Islands Guide. en-US.
2. News: 남태평양 신생국 마셜群島 吉屋潤씨가 國歌 만든다. ko. Lee Nak-yon. The Dong-a Ilbo. 23 November 1991. 2020-11-09.
3. http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/Marshall-Islands.html Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
4. Web site: National Anthem. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070714182005/http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Government/anthem.pdf. 2007-07-14. 2022-02-05. Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United States of America.
5. Web site: The National Anthem. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070311015217/http://www.rmigovernment.org/about_your_government.jsp?docid=4. 2007-03-11. 2022-02-05. Office of the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
6. Web site: RMI Washington D.C. Embassy - Government. 2022-02-05. Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United States of America.
7. Book: Minahan . James B. . The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes] ]. 23 December 2009 . ABC-CLIO . 978-0-313-34497-8 . en.