ເມືອງລາວໃໝ່ໝັ້ນຍືນ (The Enduring Light of Laos) is a significant Laotian revolutionary anthem that celebrates the establishment and resilience of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The song embodies the aspirations and sacrifices of the Lao people in their struggle for independence, expressing their collective hope for national prosperity and development. Written by renowned lyricist Buangeon Xaphuvong (ບົວເງົນ ຊາພູວົງ) and composed by the distinguished musician Phat Phiangkaew Thammanixai (ພທ ພຽງແກ້ວ ທຳມະນີໄຊ), this patriotic piece was first performed by the Lao National Symphony Orchestra. The song made its historic debut during an operatic performance commemorating the establishment of the Lao PDR in December 1975, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's cultural and political transformation.
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| Laotian language original | Thai language | Romanization | English translation |
|---|---|---|---|
ປະຕິວັດສ່ອງແສງ ແຈ້ງສ່ອງທົ່ວເມືອງລາວ |
ปฏิวัติส่องแสง แจ้งส่องทั่วเมืองลาว |
Pa-ti-wat song saeng jaeng song thua muang lao
Sao lao hao kem kaeng tang gai jai Deun gao keun pai tam tang yai pai saan Oh - Saat lao kon lao Thua daen lao saen suk seun jai Saat lao dai geut mai Muang baan hao pon pai Ja gaao pai suu wat-ta-na taa-won Baat nee saa-taa-la-na-lat Pa-sa-ti-pat pa-sa-son lao Ming kwan kong son saat lao Jong man nyeun, jong man nyeun, leuay leuay pai Am-naat mai pa-sa-son pa-ti-wat lao |
The revolution shines bright, illuminating all of Laos
We Lao people are strong in body and mind Moving forward along the great path ahead Oh - The Lao nation and people Throughout the Lao land, filled with joy The Lao nation is reborn Our homeland is free from danger We will progress towards lasting civilization Now, Democratic People's Republic of Laos! The pride of the Lao people Stand firm, stand firm, forever onwards! The new power of the revolutionary Lao people! |