PH Consulate General in Guangzhou Celebrates 159th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal
Philipppine Consul General to Guangzhou Marshall Louis M. Alferez delivers his opening remarks during the celebration of the 159th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. (Guangzhou PCG photo)
GUANGZHOU 24 June 2020 — The Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou commemorated the 159th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal through a program entitled “Mga Hugot ni Rizal sa Kontemporaryong Panahon” on 19 June 2020.
The commemoration, which started with a flag ceremony, highlighted by a reading and interpretation of “hugot” lines taken from Rizal’s literary works by the Consulate General’s officers and staff, including their spouses.
Consul General Marshall Louis M. Alferez, in his remarks, mentioned the significance of remembering Dr. Rizal not only as the National Hero, but also as an ordinary person who loved and lost, faced life’s challenges and overcame difficulties. He emphasized that any Filipino, just like Rizal, can be heroic for and dedicated to both the nation and loved ones.
The celebration also featured a poetry reading of Dr. Rizal’s Isang Alaala ng Aking Bayan, with a video streamed online via Post’s social media platforms. END
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