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August 7, 2010
Secular relic
After Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish colonial government in 1896, he was buried in the Paco Cemetery with no identification on his grave. One of his sisters went around the cemetery and, seeing freshly turned earth on one grave site, asked the caretaker to mark it with "RPJ," Rizal's initials in reverse. After the Philippines declared independence from Spain two years later, she retrieved her brother's remains, which are now enshrined at the Rizal Monument in Luneta, the place of Rizal's execution. One bone with a bullet wound was enshrined separately in a glass urn which is kept in a glass case at the Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago, where Rizal was imprisoned before his execution.
Good reflection shot.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah i like that part of the building.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really intriguing museum. We all share that lump in the throat feeling about our national heros, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteJR is a worthy national hero, he was a wise and multi-talented man who gave much to his country. But I do think enshrining a piece of his bone is... I don't know... a little chilling? Interesting post, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful in its effect.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Fort Santiago several times, but I don't think I can ever get enough of it -so rich in history and memorabilia. Thanks for sharing this, Hilda! :)
ReplyDeleteaw, this is one packet of our history I should note...happy weekend Hilda! Anything Davao
ReplyDeleteI agree with Francisca that the bone thing is a bit 'chilling'. However, all power to his sister, too, for her quick thinking and obvious dedication to her brother's memory.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, Hilda. I like the way you do history so often in you posts.
Quite a story. A sister's true love shown here.
ReplyDeletethat's definitely a nice reflective foto, i like how you explain it in gr8 detail, even i have something to learn about our history esp. Rizal's.
ReplyDeleteabout the bone thing, that is a bit chilly! ^-^
happy weekend! ^0^
Actually nice!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Argentina
Elisa
My country, Perú, also was a spanish colony and we have stories like that.
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Valery
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Good to have a hero to refer to! These days we're missing those...
ReplyDeleteGood bless you!
Cezar
Really interesting story, Hilda! This reminds me of the 'relicários' seen in catholic churches having bones (allegedly) of saints.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to me how different cultures chose to remember their heroes. It was brilliant of Rizal's sister to have the grave marked with his reversed initials. In a time of such deep grief I doubt I would have been so clear headed.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the text seems to float in the air... Great framing, very original, thanks for the sharing.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting and creative reflective post!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a comment and then I noticed it was almost exzctly what Jacob wrote. So I'll say ditto and I'll add that I like the reflection of the driver's face in your last post. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the writing on the glass. That makes a nice photo.
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection shot and thanks for educating us. I echo Francisca's comment.
ReplyDelete«Louis» appreciates your posts about Rizal, Hilda.
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