IVORY COAST: THE LAND OF PAIYA
Under the bright sky of the Ivory Coast,
The country sings, dances and celebrates life,
The streets of Yopougon, Abidjan, unvarnished treasures,
The nights light up, punctuated by cries of joy.
The land of Paiya, land of endless celebrations,
The drums resound, the feet strike the ground,
The coupé-décalé, a melody that unites,
Ivory Coast dances, echo of souls in flight.
African football champion 2024,
The Elephants triumph, the stadium goes wild,
The flags fly, orange, white, bright green,
The country celebrates, the songs rise, the smiles.
"Hammer blow " by Tamsir, anthem of the streets,
The words vibrate, the hearts beat in rhythm,
Every chorus, every note, a song heard,
Ivory Coast vibrates, united in optimism.
The Treichville market, the beating heart,
The colorful stalls, the cascading spices,
Laughter bursts, voices intoxicating,
Life flows, sweet and alive in the parade.
The beaches of Bassam, golden sands,
The waves whisper soothing secrets,
The fishermen draw their nets with light songs,
Ivory Coast, land of sparkling wonders.
Cocoa plantations, sweet treasures,
The green fields under the blazing sun,
Golden beans, promises of shared sweetness,
Ivory Coast, a rich and radiant country.
Traditional dances, captivating rhythms,
The drums speak, the bodies unite,
Festivities and rituals, powerful links,
Ivory Coast, land of traditions and delights.
The mountains of Man, breathtaking views,
The waterfalls of La Dent, graceful fall,
Dense forests, green refuges,
Ivory Coast, mysterious and precious nature.
The bridges of Abidjan, arteries of life,
The Félix Houphouët-Boigny bridge, national pride,
The city lights shine, bright and vivid,
Ivory Coast, a country of hope, of a bright future.
Voices are raised in the busy streets,
The songs of Tamsir, anthems of life,
The celebrations, the acclaimed victories,
Ivory Coast sings, in a burst of magic.
Inland villages, traditions and peace,
The round huts, the welcoming smiles,
The stories told under the shining mango tree,
Ivory Coast, land of stories and brilliant futures.
Under the Ivory Coast sky, the country shines,
Every party, every song, a living poem,
The coupé-décalé resonates, souls marvel,
Ivory Coast, country of light, life and songs.
Under the brilliant sky of Ivory Coast,
The buildings rise, testimonies of grandeur,
The basilica of Yamoussoukro, an illustrious symbol,
Its domes and arches, masterpieces at heart.
The presidential palace, imposing and majestic,
The gardens of Cocody, an oasis of peace,
The skyscrapers of Abidjan, proud and luminous,
Ivory Coast modernizes, advanced in secret.
Watercourses, vital veins of the country,
The Bandama River, quiet and gentle force,
The Sassandra and the Comoé, which nourish and unite,
Rivers meander, creating inch valleys.
The lagoons of Ébrié, sparkling mirror,
The fishermen glide on serene waters,
The green mangroves, soothing refuges,
Ivory Coast breathes, pure and full nature.
Forest species, natural resources,
The teak and sipo, majestic and robust,
The forests of Tai, timeless treasures,
Ivory Coast protects its fair trees.
Mahogany and ebony, precious woods,
The forests of Banco, green lung,
The thousand-year-old trees, imposing and pious,
Ivory Coast, land of life and light.
Varied climates, mosaic of seasons,
The equatorial climate, humid and dense,
The heavy rains, sweet melody in the background,
The forest areas, immense green.
The tropical climate, hot and sunny,
The golden savannahs, dazzling expanses,
The dry and rainy seasons, tangled,
Ivory Coast, land of vibrant nuances.
Fertile soils, promises of harvest,
The volcanic lands, rich and deep,
The clay plains, of a generous passion,
Ivory Coast, fertile land of culture.
The cocoa fields, treasures of the earth,
Coffee plantations, source of prosperity,
The rice fields of the Bandama valley, green sea,
Ivory Coast, nurturing, land of abundance and quality.
The Adjamé market, beating heart,
Spices, fruits, bright fabrics,
Smiles and laughter, in constant streams,
Ivory Coast, alive and thrilling.
The rhythms of zouglou, music of the soul,
Voices are raised, hearts respond,
The frantic dances, life in flames,
Ivory Coast, land of joy, of abundant echoes.
The bridges of Abidjan, symbols of connection,
The Henri Konan Bédié bridge, in the triumphal arch,
The roads that wind, connecting hand in hand,
Côte d'Ivoire is moving forward, towards the future, without a shadow.
The beaches of San Pedro, stretches of gold,
The waves sing a sweet melody,
The coconut trees sway, guardians of the edge,
Ivory Coast, land of peace, light and moss.
Living traditions, sacred rituals,
The Abissa festivals, celebrations of life,
The dances of the Akan people, enchanted rhythm,
Ivory Coast, land of culture and desire.
Under the bright sky of the Ivory Coast,
Buildings, rivers, forests, climates,
Each element sings a poem, a story,
Ivory Coast, land of beauty, celebration, faith, love of neighbor.
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With us in Ivory Coast 🇨🇮, whatever your origin, you are a brother. Humility & Paiya, Ivorian pride. 📖✈️
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