PH Embassy in Brussels, Order of the Knights of Rizal in Belgium Hold Solemn Commemoration of 159th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal
Philippine Ambassador to Belgium Eduardo José A. de Vega leads the Knights of Rizal in laying their flower offerings before the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Embassy’s Garden to commemorate our national hero’s 159th birth anniversary on 19 June 2020. (Brussels PE photo)
BRUSSELS 26 June 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Brussels, together with the Order of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) in Belgium, commemorated the 159th birth anniversary of Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal on 19 June 2020 in a simple flower offering ceremony at the Philippine Embassy’s garden.
In compliance with precautionary regulations on social distancing in Belgium, this year’s celebration was a more solemn affair with three Knights of Rizal joining the Embassy in the commemoration.
Philippine Ambassador to Belgium Eduardo José A. de Vega were joined by the KOR representatives, namely: KGOR Regional Commander for Europe Albert Arevalo; KGOR Area Commander for Belgium Generoso Rebong; and KCR Deputy Area Commander for Belgium Francisco Velasquez, in simple rites starting with a flower offering ceremony before the bust of Dr. Rizal at the Embassy’s Garden. Also present during the event were Consul Charles Andrei Macaspac and Cultural Officer Liza Jane Estalilla.
“In these challenging times, we Filipinos can take inspiration from the life of Dr. Jose Rizal as we face this latest threat to our people and the world,” said Ambassador de Vega. END
From left: Philippine Ambassador to Belgium Eduardo José A. de Vega, KGOR Regional Commander for Europe Albert Arevalo, KGOR Area Commander for Belgium Generoso Rebong, and KCR Deputy Area Commander for Belgium Francisco Velasquez, execute the KOR fraternal sign “Non omnis moriar (Not everything in me will die)” as they ended the rites honoring Dr. Jose Rizal on his 159th birth anniversary. (Brussels PE photo)
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