Beito

"Beito" (平和), often translated as "Peace," is Surea's national anthem. Its lyrics are based on a Shohanka poem (署寒歌) written in the North-south period (1215–1392), sung to a folk song that American missionaries had taught.

Although Beito had been Surea's de facto national anthem since the Provisional Government of the Republic of Surea, it was only legally recognized as such in 1996 with the passing of a bill concerning the national flag and anthem. After its adoption, there was controversy over the performance of the anthem at public school ceremonies.

Lyrics
Honju


 * 神佑吾土
 * 聖壽無疆
 * 海屋籌山
 * 威權瀛廣
 * 於千萬歲
 * 福祿無窮

English


 * God help our nation
 * May our country be peaceful forever
 * May its people live comfortably
 * May our influence and power reach across the world
 * May independence, freedom and wealth be renewed every day