The national anthem of the Dominican Republic (Spanish: Himno nacional de República Dominicana), also known by its incipit Valiant Quisqueyans (Spanish: Quisqueyanos valientes), was composed by José Rufino Reyes y Siancas (1835–1905), and its lyrics were authored by Emilio Prud'Homme (1856–1932).

[3] On 7 June 1897, the Congress of the Dominican Republic passed an act adopting "Himno Nacional" with the original music and revised lyrics as the country's official national anthem; however, then-President Ulises Heureaux (1846–1898) vetoed the act, because the lyric's author, Prud’Homme, was an opponent of the president and his administration.

Que si dolo y ardid la expusieron De un intruso señor al desdén, ¡Las Carreras!

Brave Quisqueyans, let us raise Our song with vivid emotion, And let’s show to the face of the Earth Our unconquered, glorious banner.

No people deserves to be free If it’s an indolent and servile slave; If in its chest doesn't grow the flame that forged the virile heroism.

And if an inconsiderate ruler Could tarnish the glow of such glories, The war banner of fire was seen Waving over Capotillo.

And the fire that leaves stunned The arrogant lion from Castile, Pulls it away from the glorious beaches Where the crossed banner floats.

That every chest is a shrine of love Where one feels the homeland alive; It is the law her invincible shield; It is her motto be free or die.

Let the echoes agitate While full of noble anxiety Our battlefields of glory reverb these words - Freedom!