PH Embassy in the Czech Republic Commemorates the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal
Philippine Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meňez ( second from right, seated) and Madam Marissa V. Meňez (second from left, seated) with the members of the Order of The Knights of Rizal, the members of the Las Damas de Rizalistas, Embassy personnel and other guests during the wreath laying activity organized by the Embassy of the Philippines in the Czech Republic on 30 December 2023
PRAGUE 15 January 2024 - In commemoration of the 127th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Order of the Knights of Rizal and the Las Damas de Rizalistas Prague Chapter, organized a wreath-laying activity on 30 December 2022 on the Embassy premises.
Touching on this year’s theme: “Rizal: Pundasyon ng Kahapon, Isinasabuhay Ngayon” (Rizal: Foundation of the Past, Living Today), Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meňez in his remarks, reminded the audience to reflect on Rizal’s vision for meaningful change and to continue emulating the values that Rizal’s life and works imparted.
Mr. Stepan Klokočka, from the Order of Knights of Rizal Prague Chapter also delivered a short background on the organization.
The event likewise launched the premiere of the short documentary entitled “Why Rizal's legacy is alive in Czechia” produced by Mr. Jay-vee Marasigan Pangan and Mr. Andy Peñafuerte III. The documentary touches on the relevance of Dr. Jose Rizal to the current challenges Filipinos face today, more than a century after his execution (click here for the video: https://fb.watch/pgh6CbO989/). END
Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meňez ( 3rd from left) with the members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and the Las Damas de Rizalistas Prague Chapter
The event also launched the premiere of the short documentary entitled “Why Rizal's legacy is alive in Czechia” produced by Mr. Jay-vee Marasigan Pangan and Mr. Andy Peñafuerte III
For more information, visit https://www.praguepe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinCzechRepublic/.