Sol Delight

WHY MOST OF THE PLAZAS HAS STATUE OF DR. JOSE RIZAL?

Dr. Jose Rizal monuments are common in Philippine plazas to symbolize and celebrate Philippine Independence after Spanish-American War. This come after the passage of a bill mandating the creation of National Monument in Manila following the take over of the Americans.

An establishment of national figure was the key priority to create a national consciousness and sense of patriotism. Then, Dr. Jose Rizal was declared a National Hero. He was the "ideal figure" to represent "being a Filipino" as his death and martyrdom triggered the revolution.

The first Rizal monument was in Daet, Camarines Norte erected on December 39, 1898. The grand Rizal monument standing in Luneta Park today was dedicated in 1913.

In Iloilo City, you can find the over century old statue of Dr. Jose Rizal in Plaza Libertad. It was built in December 30, 1917.

Today, we celebrate Rizal's 165th birth anniversary.

Mag sige pa gid ni gani ang saka sang gatong kag kuryente, daw amo na lang ni ang ibulos ko nga salakyan. Mahakog lang ni garing sa balhas pero nami ni kay dala na exercise.

Kidding aside, nice to see this initiative/ invention along the way in our street.