Quisqueyanos valientes ("Valiant Sons of Quisqueya") is the national anthem of the Dominican Republic. "Quisqueya" is a native American word for the island of Hispaniola. Its music was composed by Jose Rufino Reyes Siancas (1835-1905), and its lyrics were written by Emilio Prud'homme (1856-1932). The first public performance of Quisqueyanos valientes took place on August 17, 1883 at the Masonic Lodge "Esperanza No.9" ("Esperanza" means "Hope" in Spanish).
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