PH Embassy in Ankara Commemorates 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal
Wreath-laying ceremony at the bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Philippine National Hero. (Ankara PE photo)
ANKARA, 17 January 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Türkiye and Sentro Rizal Ankara commemorated the 126thAnniversary of the Martyrdom of the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, on 29 December 2022 at the Embassy grounds and consular reception lobby.
Philippine Ambassador to Türkiye Maria Elena P. Algabre led the afternoon ceremony, with the theme “Rizal: Preserved Memories, Treasured Today by the Nation” (Rizal: Alaalang Iningatan, Yaman, Ngayon ng Bayan). Members of the Philippine Embassy, including the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, members of the Filipino community, and Filipino students in Ankara joined the event.
The commemoration began with a flag raising ceremony and the singing of the Philippine national anthem, followed by a wreath laying at the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal.
The program continued in the consular area, where Ambassador Algabre gave a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Rizal’s contribution of inspiring patriotism, not only for the Filipinos, but for all peoples around the world.
Ms. Hannah Joy M. Lico, a Filipino first-year medical student studying at the Hacettepe University in Ankara, recited “Ang Awit ng Biyahero,” national artist Virgilio Almario’s Filipino translation of Dr. Rizal’s poem “El Canto del Viajero.”
The celebration concluded with a simple salu-salo and fellowship for the guests while viewing the film “Rizal’s Pen,” a 45-minute short film about a young man discovering the importance of Dr. Rizal’s literary works. END
Ambassador Maria Elena P. Algabre (front center) with Embassy members, guests from the Filipino community, and Filipino students in Ankara. (Ankara PE photo)
Ambassador Algabre delivering welcoming remarks. (Ankara PE photo)
Ms. Hannah Joy M. Lico, a Filipino student in Ankara, reciting Dr. Rizal’s poem “Ang Awit ng Biyahero.” (Ankara PE photo)
The Philippine Embassy team with Filipino students in Ankara. (Ankara PE photo)
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