PH Embassy in Paris Celebrates 158^th Birthday of Dr. Rizal

PHOTO: Ambassador to France Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (center) joins the officers and members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (Area of France) and the Las Damas de Rizal for a meaningful celebration of the 158^th birthday of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal at the Place José Rizal located at the 9^th arrondissement of Paris on 19 June 2019. (Paris PE photo)

Ambassador Lazaro with the Order of the Knights of Rizal (France Chapter) Area Commander Leo Mojica during the celebration of the 158^th birthday of Dr. Rizal on 19 June 2019. (Paris PE photo)

Place José Rizal, the venue of the celebration of the 158^th birthday of Dr. Rizal in Paris. Inaugurated on 07 April 1999, it is located at the intersection of rue de Maubeuge, rue Choron, and rue Rodier in the 9^th district of Paris. The area is one of the several places where the Filipino national hero stayed in Paris during his intermittent stay in the city from 1883-1891. (Paris PE photo)

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