Nokor_Reach

Nokor Reach

Nokor Reach

National anthem of Cambodia

"Nokor Reach" (also spelt Nokoreach;[1] Khmer: នគររាជ, Nôkôr Réach [nɔˈkɔː riəc̚]; lit. 'Majestic Kingdom') is the national anthem of Cambodia. It is based on a Cambodian folk tune and was written by Chuon Nath.

Quick Facts English: Majestic Kingdom, Lyrics ...

History

"Nokor Reach" originated from a folk poetry usually performed with chapei in ancient era for storytelling and to disclose any recent events.[2][3]

The music of "Nokor Reach" was composed between 1938 and 1939 by Prince Norodom Suramarit during the reign of King Sisowath Monivong with help of Sir J. Jekyll and Sir François Perruchot,[1][4] the Royal Palace's musical instructors. The lyrics were not finished until 20 July 1941 by Choun Nath, a few months after King Norodom Sihanouk's coronation. In the same year, it was adopted then reconfirmed in 1947 as a national anthem for the country.[5]

In 1970, the monarchy was abolished by the Khmer Republic, thereby replacing the state's national anthem as well. After the communists' victory in 1975, former royalist symbols, including "Nokor Reach", were reinstated for a short while. The Khmer Rouge then replaced it with "Dap Prampi Mesa Chokchey" ("Glorious Seventeenth of April") in January 1976.[6] After the royalist party FUNCINPEC defeated the former communists (Cambodian People's Party) in the 1993 elections, the royalist state anthem was restored.[2]

Lyrics

"Nokor Reach" is a poem consisting of three verses and each verse consists of five lines. The first verse is considered to be official and is usually performed at most official settings.

More information Khmer original, UNGEGN Romanisation ...

Until the end of the French protectorate, a fourth verse praising the friendship between the Khmer and the French people was sang:[7]

More information Khmer original, English translation ...

See also

Notes

  1. See Help:IPA/Khmer and Khmer language § Phonology.
  2. De facto with Nokor Reach since 1990.

References

  1. [1]
    "Complete National Anthems of the World: 2013 Edition" (PDF). www.eclassical.com. 2012.
  2. [2]
    Kalmanowitz, Debra; Chan, Siu Mei (2012). Art Therapy in Asia: To the Bone Or Wrapped in Silk. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-84905-210-8.
  3. [3]
    Koskoff, Ellen (2008). The Concise Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: The Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-99404-0.
  4. [4]
    Cultures of Independence. Reyum. 2001. p. 195. ISBN 9781588860378.
  5. [5]
    Shores, Louis (1964). Collier's Encyclopedia: With Bibliography and Index. Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. p. 153.
  6. [6]
    "A nation built on the rule of song". PEN/Opp. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  7. [7]
    Hymnes et Pavillons d'Indochine (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Philosophie, histoire, sciences de l'homme, 4-LK10-918: Imprimerie d'Extrême Orient. 1941.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  8. [8]
    "The People's Republic of Kampuchea 1979 - 1989: A Draconian Savior?" (PDF). Ohio University. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
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