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What date did Rizal sail to Hong Kong?
February 3, 1888
Rizal visited Macao for 5 days.
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Who invited Rizal to live in the Spanish legation in Tokyo?
Juan Perez Caballero
What was ironic about Rizal's observation in America?
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Rizal made friends with Dr. Reinhold Rost in June 1888.
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What was La Solidaridad?
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Match the following members of the Propaganda Movement with their roles:
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The process of assimilating involves taking on the traits of the dominant culture to such a degree that the assimilating group becomes socially _____ from the other members of the society.
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In March 1889, where did Rizal leave for good?
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Study Notes
RIZAL’S SECOND TRAVEL ABROAD
- February 3, 1888: Rizal sailed to Hong Kong aboard the “Zafiro”.
- Visited Macao for two days, experiencing lively Chinese New Year celebrations and a lavish lauriat party with numerous dishes.
IN HONG KONG AND JAPAN
- February 28, 1888: Arrived in Yokohama, Japan, and moved to Tokyo the next day.
- Stayed at the Spanish legation in Tokyo, invited by Juan Perez Caballero.
- March 1888: Observed a Tokyo band playing European music, surprised to find Filipino musicians among them.
O-SEI-SAN
- Developed a close relationship with Seiko Usui, nicknamed “O-Sei-San,” who served as Rizal’s tour guide and sweetheart.
SAIL TO THE WEST
- April 13, 1888: Boarded the “Belgic” for his journey westward.
- Befriended Tetchō Suehiro, a Japanese author and human rights advocate in exile.
- April 28, 1888: Arrived in San Francisco, where quarantine was implemented due to a cholera outbreak.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
- May 6, 1888: Travelled to Oakland by train.
- May 13, 1888: Reached New York and saw the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe Island, symbolizing freedom but noted racial inequality.
IN GREAT BRITAIN, PARIS AND SPAIN
- May 16, 1888: Boarded the “City of Rome” for Liverpool.
- May 24, 1888: Arrived in Liverpool; reached London the following day, staying briefly with Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor.
CONNECTIONS IN LONDON
- Developed friendships with Dr. Reinhold Rost, a Malayan language expert, and his family.
- In London, manually copied and annotated Morga’s "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas", a rare book held in the British Museum.
PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT
- Became honorary president of "Asociacion La Solidaridad" and contributed articles to the publication.
- Met journalist Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a key figure in the Propaganda Movement alongside Graciano Lopez Jaena and Mariano Ponce.
PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT GOALS
- Aimed to raise awareness in Spain about the needs of the Philippines.
- Advocated for:
- Recognition of the Philippines as a Spanish province with representation in the Cortes.
- Secularization of church parishes.
- Equality for Filipinos in government positions.
- Government-funded schools not controlled by friars.
- Abolition of forced labor ("polo") and forced sales ("Vandala").
- Recognition of human rights, especially freedom of speech and assembly.
ASSIMILATIONIST PERSPECTIVE
- The Propaganda Movement was labeled as assimilationist, seeking integration into Spanish culture and advocacy for equal treatment as a Spanish province.
IN FRANCE
- March 1889: Left London for Paris.
- Initially lived with Valentin Ventura, then moved to a small room with Filipino roommates Jose Albert and Capitan Justo Trinidad.
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Test your knowledge on the details of Jose Rizal's second travel abroad in 1888. This quiz covers his journey through Hong Kong, Japan, and America, highlighting key events, experiences, and relationships he formed along the way. Discover the cultural encounters and personal connections that shaped this significant period in Rizal's life.
