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national anthem
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of
Chad
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and his student group and composed by
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, it has been the official state anthem of Chad since it gained independence
from France in January 1960.
History
The anthem was written, following a competition, by
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father
Louis Gidrol Louis may refer to:
* Louis (coin)
* Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name
* Louis (surname)
* Louis (singer), Serbian singer
* HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy
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* Lewis ...
and his student group from the Saint Paul Boarding School in
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(the current city of Sarh). The music was composed by another Jesuit father,
Paul Villard
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Villard was born in Saint-Germain-au-Mon ...
.
It was adopted as the official state anthem of Chad upon gaining independence
from France in January 1960.
Lyrics
The anthem comprises a chorus and four verses. Only the chorus and first verse constitute the official national anthem.
The other three verses are barely known among young Chadians.
Notes
References
External links
Chad: "La Tchadienne" - Audio of the national anthem of Chad, with information and lyrics
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National anthems
Chadian music
National symbols of Chad
African anthems
1960 songs
National anthem compositions in B-flat major