Himno Nacional facts for kids
The Himno Nacional is the official national anthem of the Dominican Republic. A national anthem is a special song that represents a country and its people. This important song has music by José Reyes and words (called lyrics) by Emilio Prud'homme.
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The Dominican National Anthem
Who Created the Himno Nacional?
The beautiful music for the Himno Nacional was composed by a talented musician named José Reyes. He lived from 1835 to 1905. The powerful words, or lyrics, were written by Emilio Prud'homme, who lived from 1856 to 1932. Together, they created this significant piece of Dominican history.
When Was the Anthem First Heard?
The Himno Nacional was first played for everyone to hear on August 17, 1883. This special event happened in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. Later, in 1897, Emilio Prud'homme made a few small changes to the original words of the song.
Becoming the Official Song
It took some time for the Himno Nacional to become the official song of the country. Finally, on May 30, 1934, it was officially recognized as the national anthem of the Dominican Republic.
