Dominican & Panamanian Anthems

Dominican & Panamanian Anthems!
By the time the Dominican anthem was created (1900), 66 years had passed since its liberation from the Haitian domination. In our history our country is allocated more than once as a colony. We had to fight more in several occasions against bigger countries that controlled our economy, our politics, and our social environment. This is why the basis of our anthem is patriotism. Emilio Prud’Homme established liberty as a principle. Liberty for us is what equality is for North Americans. We haven’t been colony for any other country since our Independence; however we’ve had some dictatorial governments, which have broken this important principle.
I do think this anthem truly represents Dominicans because as many of you may have noticed, Dominicans are characterized for being very attached (and some of them proud) of being Dominicans. And that’s the whole sense of the anthem, demonstrate our unity & freedom.

The Panamanian Anthem also resembles the principle of liberation. I guess that since latin American countries have been victims of foreign domination, once they become free they feel the need of shouting to the world: WE ARE FREE!! And more than that, they want to encourage their citizens to value what previous generations did for today’s country. They don’t want the history to be forgotten. The blood spilled by the fighters must be valued & appreciated. There is something that called my attention about this anthem:
“Ahead, with spade and stone-mason's hammer!
To work, without more delay!
In this way we shall be the honour and glory
Of this fertile land of Columbus.”
The writer knew about the richness of Panama’s Land. And he didn’t hesitate to encourage people to work and fight for a better economy. And indeed Panama has grown much & become very powerful of the best resource they have: their geography, the Panama Canal. So this anthem does reflect what this country is based upon.