RIZAL's Life in Hongkong, Japan, America

“I left my country in order to give my relatives peace. I am at any rate once more in a free land, breathing the free air of Europe.”

RIZAL IN HONGKONG

When did he go to HK? • “3 February 1888 We departed at 5:00 o’clock p.m., Friday. On leaving Manila, I didn’t feel that sweet and melancholy sadness of six years ago upon seeing the monuments. Now I feel horror seeing the turrets of the cathedrals and the big convents. “http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan.htm • “On February 3, 1888, after a short stay of 6 months in his beloved Calamba, Rizal left Manila for Hongkong.” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide • “7 – Tuesday We arrived in the morning in front of Emuy; it is raining.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan.htm

What did he do in HK? • Noisy Celebration of the Chinese New Year which lasted from Feb 11th (Saturday) to 13th (Monday). - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide “11 – Today, Saturday, begins the Chinese festival which will last until Monday, inclusive. From 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon they have stirred up a colossal noise, lighting firecrackers by huge packages that lasted during the whole night. I invited those on board the ship to dinner at the Victoria Hotel.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan.ht m • 12 – Sunday “The Chinese festival continues; the firecrackers continue. Yesterday I visited the Protestant, Catholic, and Muslim cemeteries. ” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan.ht m

What did he do in HK? • Visit to the American ship Oceanic http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_jap an.htm • Hoisterous Chinese Theatre, with noisy auduence and noisier music. - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide • Visit to the St. Dominic church and other churches http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_jap an.htm • The marathon lauriat party. The longest meal in the world. Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

Who were the people he met in HK? • “He was welcomed by the Filipino residents, including Jose Maria Basa, Balbino Mauricio, and other exiles of 1872.” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide • “Afterward we ate at the house of Yong Heng.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan. htm • “We went later to the Chinese theater where I saw a curious play which I understood thanks to my companion Martinez.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan. htm • “We saw his daughter Belén and her Portuguese girl friend who ran away upon seeing us.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongkong_macao_japan. htm

How long did he stay in HK? • Two weeks. - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What is his lifestyle in HK? • “I lodged at the Victoria School. I dined at the Victoria Hotel.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongk ong_macao_japan.htm • “During this two-week visit in HK, Rizal studied Chinese life, language, drama, and customs.” Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What motivated him to go to HK? • “Haunted by enemies and threatened by friars, Rizal was forced to leave Philippines…” http://nurseslabs.com/life-and-travels-of-joserizal/ • “Rizal sailed to Hongkong as a frustrated being who wanted the utmost reform in his native land.” - Jose Rizal: Travels and Adventures --- From WikiPilipinas

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Jose_Rizal:_Travels_and _Adventures

• To carry on the fight where his enemies could not touch him. - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What are the things he learned in HK? • He learned so many things about Chinese. “Rizal studied Chinese life, language, drama, and customs.” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

Was he able to write novels or articles while he was in HK? • “I wrote letters to Manila. Postcard, 3 cents. Postage stamps, 5 cents. For foreign countries, 10 cents.” http://joserizal.info/Writings/Diary/08_hongk ong_macao_japan.htm • He wrote a letter to Blumentritt, dated February 16, 1888. - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

RIZAL IN JAPAN

When did Rizal go to Japan? • On February 28, 1888 Rizal was enchanted by the natural beauties of Japan, the charming manners of the Japanese people, and the picturesque shrines.

What did he do in Japan? Was he able to go to school? What were his accomplishments? • Rizal became a member of a Spanish Legation at the Azabu district of Tokyo. • He became prominent in Japan’s journalistic and political circles. • He grew rich as editor of Choya Shinbun and later became a member of the Japanese Parliament.

Who are the people that he met there? 1.) Juan Perez Caballero –secretary of the Spanish legation. 2.)O-Sei-San or Seiko Usui – a lovely young woman that Rizal had relationship during staying in Japan. -the daughter of the owner of big store in Yokohoma city. 3.)Tetcho Suehiro –a Japanese newspaper man who has been jailed twice for writing articles against the government.

How long did he stay in Japan? • Rizal’s visit to the delightful land of the cherry blossoms ended “one month and a half”.

What motivated him to go to Japan? • Rizal realized that the Spanish diplomatic authorities were instructed from manila to watch out his movements. • he accepted the invitation for 2 reasons: 1.) he could economize his living expenses by staying at legation 2.)he had nothing to hide from the prying eyes of the Spanish authorities.

What were the knowledge, values, skillls, and philosophy that he learned in Japan? • He studied the Japanese Drama (kabuki), arts, musics, and JUDO (japanese art for self-defense) • He browsed in museums, libraries, art, galleries, and shrine. • He visited Meguro, Nikko, Hakone, Miyanoshita and charming villages of Japan.

Was he able to write novels or articles while he was in Japan? • He wrote to professor Blumentritt “Tokyo is more extensive than Paris. The walls are built in cyclopean manner. The streets are large and wide.” • On the eve of his departure, He wrote a diary for his great love for O-Sei-San. • Deaf Traveler - book • Storm Over the Southern Sea – political novel, the plot which was similar to Noli Me Tangere.

RIZAL IN AMERICA

When did he go to america? • Jose Rizal first saw America on APRIL 28, 1888.. .” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What did he do in America? • Well, nothing much. Jose Rizal was exploring the wonders of America in San Francisco, New York, Oakland, Ogden, Denver, Colorado, Nebraska, Chicago, Canada, Albany, and Hudson. And visited some scenic and historic places . .” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

Who were the people he met in America? • Jose Rizal met a millionare senator representing California in the U.S. Senate that time. He was Leland Standford. This senator was the founder and benefactor of Stanford University of Palo Alto, California. .” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

How long did he stay in America? • Jose Rizal stayed there since April 28 to May 16, 1888. So approximately, he stayed there for about 19 days. .” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What is his lifestyle in America? • According to our source, he’s lifestyle was more like traveling. Since almost everyday he visits places in the United States. So most likely, he would often adjust to different people in different places and lived his life like a traveler for about 19 days. .” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

What were the knowledge, values, skills that he learned in America? • Well, in our source when it comes to America, Rizal said that “America, is the land par excellence of freedom but only for the whites”. Aside from that, he also had good impressions of America like: 1. The material progress of the country as shown in the great cities, huge farms, flourishing industries, and busy factories. 2. The drive and energy of the American people.

3. The natural beauties of the land. 4. The high standard of living. 5. The opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants. ” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

Who were his companions in going to America? • “He was alone in going to America, but when he traveled to other states his only companions were the passengers …” - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide

Was he able to write novels or articles while he was in America? • He wrote diaries stating what he saw and experienced in every state that he visited. - Jose Rizal, Life, Works and Writings by Gregorio F. Zaide