Hokkien Army Song
About the Song
A uniquely Singaporean creation, this marching song is sung in Hokkien, one of the Chinese dialects commonly spoken in Singapore. It adds local flavor to the marching tradition.
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- Lyrics
Aiyo aiyo ai ai yo ah
Aiyo aiyo ai ai yo
Language Note
This song is sung in Hokkien, a Southern Min Chinese dialect widely spoken among older generations of Singaporeans. It's one of the few military songs worldwide sung in a Chinese dialect.