Filipinos in France Commemorate Rizal Day
Philippine Embassy in Paris, in partnership with the Knights of Rizal, Ladies of Rizal, Las Damas de Rizal and Kababaihang Rizalista, celebrates Rizal Day. (Paris PE photo)
PARIS 31 December 2018 – Filipinos in France commemorated the 122nd anniversary Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom at the Philippine Embassy in Paris on 30 December 2018.
Organized by the Embassy, in partnership with the Knights of Rizal, Ladies of Rizal, Las Damas de Rizal and Kababaihang Rizalista, this year’s commemoration was themed “Wisdom and Compassion, Foundation of a Free and Progressive Nation (Talino at Malasakit sa Isa’t Isa, Pundasyon ng Isang Malaya at Maunlad na Bansa).”
Charge d’Affaires, a.i. Minister Jesus Enrique Garcia II delivered a message about the life and work of Rizal in France, particularly the founding of Los Indios Bravos in 1889. Consul Hans Mohaimin Siriban read President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s message urging the Filipino people to emulate Rizal’s patriotism and remember his ultimate sacrifice for the country. END
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Charge d’Affaires, a.i. of the Philippine Embassy in Paris Minister Jesus Enrique Garcia II delivers a message about the life and work of Rizal in France. (Paris PE photo)