Dominican Republic
Himno Nacional Dominicano
Dominican National Anthem
1883
1934
Emilio Prud'Homme
Jose Reyes
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Context
The lyrics were written by Emilio Prud'Homme and the music by Jose Reyes. First performed in 1883, it was officially adopted in 1934. The anthem refers to the Dominican people as 'Quisqueyans,' using the Taino indigenous name for the island of Hispaniola. It celebrates the Dominican War of Independence against Haitian occupation in 1844.
Lyrics
Quisqueyanos valientes, alcemos
Nuestro canto con viva emocion,
Y del mundo a la faz ostentemos
Nuestro invicto glorioso pendon.
Salve! el pueblo que, intrépido y fuerte,
A la guerra a morir se lanzo,
Cuando en belico reto de muerte
Sus cadenas de esclavo rompio.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem calls Dominicans 'Quisqueyanos,' using 'Quisqueya,' the Taino name for the island of Hispaniola
- • The Dominican Republic's independence was unique in the Americas because it was gained from Haiti, another former colony, rather than from a European power
- • The original lyrics by Prud'Homme were revised before official adoption because the first version was considered too aggressive toward Haiti