Rizal's Impressions of Hong Kong: Quiz and Flashcards

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Rizal's Visit to Japan (1888)

Juan Perez Caballero, secretary of the Spanish Legation, invited Rizal to live at the legation, and Rizal accepted due to economic reasons and having nothing to hide from the Spanish authorities.
Rizal was favorably impressed by Japan, noting its beauty, cleanliness, politeness, and industry of the Japanese people.
He also appreciated the picturesque dress and simple charm of Japanese women.
Rizal observed that there were very few thieves in Japan, and houses remained open day and night, with people safely leaving money on the table.
Beggars were rarely seen in the city streets.

Rizal's Visit to the United States (1888)

Rizal left Japan and boarded the Belgic, an English steamer, bound for the United States.
He arrived in San Francisco on April 28, 1888, and stayed for two days at the Palace Hotel.
Rizal left San Francisco for Oakland on May 6, 1888, and eventually reached New York on May 13, 1888.
He stayed in New York for three days, calling it the "big town."
Rizal had good impressions of the United States, including its material progress, drive and energy of the American people, natural beauty, and high standard of living.
However, he also noted the lack of racial equality, saying "America is the land par excellence of freedom but only for the whites."

Visit to Macao (1888)

Macao is a Portuguese colony near Hong Kong.
Rizal visited Macao on February 18, 1888, and stayed at the home of Don Juan Francisco Lecaros, a Filipino gentleman married to a Portuguese lady.
Rizal found the city of Macao to be small, low, and gloomy, with many junks and sampans but few steamers.
He witnessed a Catholic procession, in which the devotees dressed in blue and purple while carrying unlighted candles.

Departure from Hong Kong (1888)

Rizal left Hong Kong on February 22, 1888, on board the Oceanic, an American steamer, bound for Japan.
His cabin mate was a British Protestant missionary who called Rizal "a good man."

Romantic Interlude in Japan (1888)

Rizal stayed in Japan for one month and a half, from February 28 to April 13, 1888.
He registered at the Grand Hotel and later moved to the Tokyo Hotel.
Rizal wrote to Professor Blumentritt, describing Tokyo as more expensive than Paris, with walls built in a cyclopean manner.

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Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's visit to Macao, a Portuguese colony near Hong Kong in 1888. Learn about Rizal's observations and experiences during his stay in Macao, including details about the city, people he met, and events he witnessed.