Hmong: The Ode of Remembrance

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages.

An Australian Light Horseman collecting poppies in Palestine during the First World War. Credit: Australian War Memorial P0361.046

On Anzac Day, Australians across the country commemorate those who served, fought and perished in the Australian and New Zealand forces. Over time, the significance of the day has extended to those who were on the opposite side of the battles.

Here is the Ode of Remembrance in Hmong:

Lawv yuav tsis txawj laus, li peb txawj laus;

Txawm caij nyoog thiaj lub niaj lub xyoo dhau mus los lawv tej txiaj ntsim yeej tsis tsuag.

Tsis hais hnub poob los yog hnub tuaj thaum sawv ntxov

Peb yeej tseem nco ntsoov lawv.

Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial Credit: Fiona Silsby for AWM 2016.8.157.4

For more information on Australia's Anzac Day traditions, visit the  Australian War Memorial.

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Hmong: The Ode of Remembrance

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