Pheng Xat Lao

"Pheng Xat Lao" is the national anthem of Laos. It was composed by Dr. Thongdy Sounthonevichit (1905-1968) in 1941 and adopted as an anthem in 1947. The original lyrics were substituted when the Lao People's Democratic Republic was established in 1975.

Letter

Laos

ຮ່ວມແຮງຮ່ວມຈິດຮ່ວມໃຈ ສາມັກຄີກັນເປັນກຳລັງດຽ

ສົ່ງ ເສີມ ໃຊ້ ເປັນ ເຈົ້າ ລາວ ທຸກ ຊົນ ເຜົ່າ ສະ ເໝີ ກັນ

Transliteration

Xat Lao Tang Tae Day Ma, Lao Thook Thuan Na Xeut Xoo Soot Chay,
Huam Haeng Huam Chit Huam Chay, Samakkhi Kan Pen Kamlang Diao.
Det Diao Phom Kan Kao Na, Boo Xa Xu Kiat Khong Lao,
Song Seum Xay Sit Pen Chao, Lao Thook Xon Phao Sameu Pab Kan.
Bo Hay Fung Chackkaphat, Lae Phuak Khay Xat Khao Ma Lob Kuan,
Lao Thang Muan Xoo Ekkalat, Itsalaphab Khong Xat Lao Vai,
Tatsin Chay Soo Xing Ao Xay, Pa Xat Kao Pay Soo Khuam Vatthana.

Spanish

For all time the Lao people have glorified their Homeland,
United in heart, spirit and vigor as one.
Decidedly they move forward,
Respecting and increasing the dignity of the Lao people
And proclaim the right to be their own masters.
Lao people of all origins are equal
And he will no longer allow the imperialists and traitors to harm us.
The entire town will safeguard independence
And the freedom of the Lao nation.
They are determined to fight for victory In order to lead the nation to prosperity.