PH Consulate General in Hong Kong Commemorates 127th Rizal Day
Philippine Consul General to Hong Kong Raly L. Tejada led the wreath-laying and flag raising ceremony in commemoration of the 127thanniversary of martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
HONG KONG 05 January 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong commemorated the 127thanniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a wreath-laying and flag raising ceremony held at the Consulate General’s public area attended with the members of the Filipino Community on 30 December 2023.
During the program, the Consulate General paid homage to Dr. Jose Rizal with an oral interpretation of his literary work, “A La Juventud Filipina” or “To the Filipino Youth” recited by Vice Consul Allan G. Revote followed by a brief message of Consul General Raly L. Tejada.
In his remarks, Philippine Consul General in Hong Kong Raly L.Tejada recognized the role of Rizal in laying the foundation for the nationhood through his insightful writing, biting critique of inequality, and genuine desire for justice for the Filipinos, and how his sacrifice sparked revolution to the forefront. Consul General Tejada encouraged everyone to remember Rizal’s clarity of conscience in adversity and keep in mind his fervent wish for the Filipino people to showcase their strength and unity as a nation. END
Consul General Raly L. Tejada delivers his remarks during the Rizal Day Commemoration. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
Vice Consul Allan G. Revote honors Rizal through his oral interpretation of “A La Juventud Filipina”. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
Members of the Filipino Community join the PCG personnel in a group photo after the ceremony. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
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