PH Embassy in London Commemorates 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal

Embassy personnel, Knights of Rizal and Kababaihang Rizalista officers and some members of the Filipino community in London pose for a photo after the Rizal Day commemoration. (London PE photo)

LONDON 05 January 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in London joined the entire nation in commemorating the 126th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal at Sentro Rizal London on 29 December 2022, together with the officers and members of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Area of United Kingdom and Ireland, Kababaihang Rizalista, Inc. (KRI)– London, and some members of the Filipino community.

The program commenced with the singing of the National Anthem followed by the wreath-laying ceremony at the bust of Dr. Rizal by Chargé d'Affaires Rhenita B. Rodriguez and Protocol Officer Michael John Angeles. Flowers were also offered by the officers and members of the KOR and KRI. 

In her opening remarks, CDA Rodriguez remembered Dr. Rizal’s sacrifices and patriotism, and said that the Embassy found it fitting to pay tribute to our national hero through a reading of his seminal work “Huling Paalam,” one of his last writings before his execution by firing squad on 30 December 1896.

Thus, one of the highlights of the event was the recitation of “Huling Paalam,” with KOR and KRI officers and members as well as Embassy personnel reading a stanza each of Dr. Rizal’s poem. 

A salo-salo of Filipino food capped the event. END

Officers and members of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Area of United Kingdom and Ireland (top photo) and Kababaihang Rizalista – London (below) took turns in reading Dr. Jose Rizal’s “Huling Paalam.” (London PE photos)

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