Just as these never cease
Year by year to shed their peace,
Thus shall be Freedom’s reign to Eternity.”
(As Chorus sings the last lines Japan enters. She is clad in Japanese costume and carries the Japanese flag. During the singing of the last line, she makes the National salaam, remaining with her forehead to the ground until the last note has died away.)
BRITAIN:
We bid you welcome, my Sister. Great indeed is the cause that unites East and West.
FRANCE:
Freedom’s cause alone can work so great a miracle.
JAPAN:
To Eastward ringing, to Eastward winging,