Dominican Republic
- Language
- Spanish
- Anthem
- Quisqueyanos valientes
- Duration
- 1:37
- Status
- "Himno Nacional" continues to serve as the official national anthem of the Dominican Republic since its adoption in 1934.
Dominican Republic National Anthem History
Quisqueyanos valientes
José Reyes and Emilio Prud’homme created the Dominican Republic's "Himno Nacional" in the late 19th century, with its first public performance in 1883. Despite an initial failed attempt, it was officially adopted in 1934 and remains the national anthem today.
Dominican Republic
Quisqueyanos valientes
History timeline
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1883 (approx.)
José Reyes composed music and invited Emilio Prud’homme to write lyrics for a national anthem.
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1883
August 17: The newly composed "Himno Nacional" was publicly performed for the first time.
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1897
Congress attempted to give the song official status, but the president refused to sign the bill into law.
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1934
President Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina officially adopted "Himno Nacional" as the national anthem.
This anthem is the third used by the Dominican Republic, succeeding "Canción Dominicana" and an untitled second anthem.