SECOND TRIP

ABROAD
GROUP 2
 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1889)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN
PARIS, FRANCE
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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1889)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN
REASONS WHY RIZAL GO TO PARIS

• to specialize in ophthalmology and further his medical knowledge

PARIS, FRANCE
• to observe European life and customs, continuing his travels after his medical
studies in Madrid.
• He also spent time in Paris working on his novel and visiting fellow
countrymen.

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 RIZAL’S ACTIVITIES IN PARIS

• Rizal was dissatisfied when he first arrived in Paris because the festival were
causing the landlords to take advantage of the rent.

• He continued his fencing lessons with Juan Luna.

• He continued his research on Philippine history at the National Library in

Paris
• He spent most of his time in Bibliotheque, Nationale, and continued learning
different languages. He also wrote different writings.

• He also wrote different writings.

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RIZAL’S ACTIVITIES IN PARIS

• He also wrote different writings.

1."The Philippine within a Century"

- Talks about the glory of Filipino race and how the Spanish destroyed
it.
2. "The Indolence of the Filipino"
- Talks about the lack of enthusiasm of Filipinos and reasons behind it.

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 RIZAL’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN
PARIS
• Rizal authored a collection of French activities that may be used as a
workbook or textbook for French language learners.

• He published the Annotated edition of Antonio Morga's Sucesos de las Islas

Filipinas in 1890 .

• He published "Pot Telefong" under the penname Dimas Alang to defend his
Noli Me Tangere from the attack of Fr. Salvador Font.

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 RIZAL FOUNDED A FILIPINO
ASSOCIATION IN PARIS
1. Kidlat Club “social society of temporary nature” (March 19, 1889)
- Rizal established it solely to unite young Filipinos in the French capital,
allowing them to enjoy their stay during the Universal Exposition.

2. Indios Bravos (Rizal replaced the Kidlat Club)

- Its members pledged to excel in both intellectual and physical skills
to earn the admiration of foreigners, particularly the Spaniards. They
enthusiastically practiced swordsmanship and pistol shooting, while Rizal also
taught them judo.

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 RIZAL FOUNDED A FILIPINO
ASSOCIATION IN PARIS
3. RDLM (Redencion de los Malayos)
– A secret society existence of this society was mentioned in Rizal’s letter
to Jose Ma. Basa and to Marcelo H del Pilar.

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 RIZAL’S ACTIVITIES IN
BRUSSELS
• Rizal left Paris and went to Brussels in 1890. He proceeded writing
his second novel entitled El Filibusterismo.

• He wrote articles for the La Solaridad to support and defend his

people and emphasize the Spanish rule’s cruelty to his country.

• As a physician, he spent part of his time in medical clinics.

• He did target practice and fencing at the armory, gymnastics at the

gymnasium as his leisure activities.

EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID

 RIZAL’S ARTICLES IN L A
SOLIDARIDAD
1.Verdades Nuevas (New Truth)

A response to Vicente Belloc Sanchez's letter published in La Patria

Madrid. The article claimed that the granting reforms in the
Philippines would spoil the tranquil and maternal rule of the Friars.

EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID

 RIZAL’S ARTICLES IN L A
SOLIDARIDAD
2. Una Profanacion

A harsh onslaught against the Friars for denying Mariano

Herbosa by receiving a Christian burial in Calamba.

3. Ingratitudes

A response to Gov. Weyler, who advised the people not to allow

themselves to be fooled by the empty promises of their
ungrateful son.
EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID
 RIZAL CRITICIZES MADRID
FILIPINOS FOR GAMBLING
• Rizal learned from Juan Luna and Valentine
Ventura that the Filipinos in Spain were
damaging the good reputation of their country
by gambling too much.

• They called Rizal “Papa” instead of Pepe when

the gambling Filipinos learned of Rizal’s
moralizing. EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID
 BAD NEWS FROM HOME

• Calamba's agrarian problems were getting worse.

• Management of Dominican hacienda continued to

raise the property rent till such time that Don Francisco
refused to pay.

• Paciano and his brother in-laws were deported to

different places
EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID
 PRESENTIMENTS OF DEATH

• Rizal had restless nighttime dreams in Brussels

since he was constantly thinking about his
miserable family in Calamba.

• Rizal told M.H del Pilar about his sick premonition

of early death in a letter dated on the 11th of June,
1890.

EDITED BY: KRYZHA CASSID

 MISFORTUNE OF JOSE
RIZAL IN MADRID, SPAIN -
Overview:
1891
• Rizal was living in Mandrid, Spain
• Faced major personal and professional
challenges
• Turning point in his advocacy for reform

EDITED BY: MAE SUJIE

 MISFORTUNE OF JOSE
RIZAL IN MADRID, SPAIN -
Financial Hardships
1891
• Family in Philippines could no longer support him
• Lived in near poverty
• Struggled to afford foof, shelter, and clothing

Emotional Mental Struggles

• Feeling of loneliness and isolation
• Stress from family situation in Philippines
• Questioned his effectiveness as a reformist

EDITED BY: MAE SUJIE

 MISFORTUNE OF JOSE
RIZAL IN MADRID, SPAIN -
Declining Health
1891
• Poor nutrition and stress weakend his body
• Lacked access to proper medical care
• Health impacted his productivity and morale

Disunity among Filipino Refoemist

• Intrnal conflicts in the Propoganda Movement
• Personal rivalries and disagreements
• Rizal felt betrayed by some compacts

EDITED BY: MAE SUJIE

 MISFORTUNE OF JOSE
RIZAL IN MADRID, SPAIN -
Cold Reception of “ EL FILIBUSTERISMO ”
1891
• Published in 1891
• Darker, more radical tone tan “ Noli Me Tangere “
• Received with less enthusiasm and support

CONCLUSION:
The year 1891 was on of the most challenging in Rizal’s life. Yet, these misfortunes only
strengthened his resolve to fight for justice, proving his remarkable courage and
dedication.

EDITED BY: MAE SUJIE

 FRANCE "BIARRITZ"
VACATION
Rizal's
. Arrival in Biarritz, France

• 1891: Rizal arrived in Biarritz, a coastal town in southern

France, where he stayed with his friends, the Boustead family.

• He sought refuge here after facing political tensions in other

parts of Europe.

• Biarritz became a place of both personal reflection and final

work on El Filibusterismo.

ROSE LEA RANQUE

 FRANCE "BIARRITZ"
VACATION
Completion of El Filibusterismo

• March 29, 1891: Rizal finished El Filibusterismo after 3 years

of writing.

• The quiet environment helped him focus on finalizing the

novel, a sharp critique of Spanish colonialism.

ROSE LEA RANQUE

 FRANCE "BIARRITZ"
VACATION
Personal and Political Impact

• Rizal faced financial difficulties during his stay in Biarritz.

• The time allowed him to reflect on his mission for Philippine

reform.

• El Filibusterismo emphasized his commitment to fighting

colonial injustice, despite increasing risks.

ROSE LEA RANQUE

DR. JOSE RIZAL IN GHENT, BELGIUM

• Days flew fast like fleeting arrows in Brussels. Rizal,

unmindful of Suzanne Jacoby's enticing affection, was busy
correcting and polishing his second novel - El Filibusterismo.
• October, 1887 - He begun writing it in Calamba.
• 1888-He made some changes in the plot and revised the
chapter already written. He wrote more chapters in Paris,
Madrid and Biarritz.

JUN BRYAN EBREO

DR. JOSE RIZAL IN GHENT, BELGIUM

• March 29, 1891 - He finished the manuscript in Biarritz,

after toiling on it for three years.
• From Brussels, Rizal moved to Ghent, where printing was
cheaper.
• September 18, 1891 - El Filibusterismo, the sequel to the
Noli, came of the press.

JUN BRYAN EBREO

 PRIVATION IN GHENT
• July 5, 1891 - Rizal left Brussels for Ghent.
• Reasons:
>The cost of living was lower
>The price of printing was much cheaper than in Brussels
>To escape from the enticing attraction of Petite Suzanne
• Owing to his limited funds, Rizal lived in a cheap boarding house, with
Jose Alejandro as room mate.
• They lived frugally in Ghent for three months - from July to September,
1891.
• To economize further on their living expenses, they prepared their own
breakfast.
JUN BRYAN EBREO
 THE PRINTING OF "EL
publication of his novel. FILIBUSTERISMO
* Rizal searched for a printing shop that could give him the lowest quotation for the

* At last, he did find a publisher - F. MEYER-VAN LOO PRESS, No. 66 Viaanderen Street -
who was willing to print his book on installment basis.
* He pawned his jewels in order to pay the down payment and early partial payments
during the printing of the novel.
* Rizal became desperate because his funds were running low.
* He received some money from Basa and P200 from Rodriguez Arias for the copies of
Morga's Sucesos sold in Manila but these funds were also used up.
July 1891-Rizal wrote a letter to Basa saying that if no money comes he have to stop the
El Fili's publication.
* August 6-The printing had to be suspended, as Rizal feared, because he could no longer
give the necessary funds to the printer.

JUN BRYAN EBREO

 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN
HONGKONG
RON IVAN PASUQUIN
 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
REASONS WHY RIZAL LEFT EUROPE
EXPERIENCES:

KONG
• October 18, 1891 Rizal boarded
• The steamer MEL BOURNE bound for Hong Kong
• He brought with him a letter of Recommendation by Juan Luna for Manuel
Camus
• Rizal befriended many missionaries and Rizal was only the Asian

RON IVAN PASUQUIN

 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
RIZAL AND GERMAN LADIES

• One Evening at the dinner time the passengers were having their
meal at the dinning table. KONG
The German ladies who were gaily eating
and gossiping about the lone. Asian male who was quietly taking his
meal.

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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
ARRIVED IN HONG KONG

• Rizal arrived in Hong Kong on November 20, 1891

• H e was welcomed by theKONG
Filipino residents
• He established his residence a t No. 5 D' Aguilar Street , No. 2
Rednaxola Terrace,

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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
FAMILY REUNION IN HONG KONG
• Before Christmas of 1891, he was gladdened by the arrival of his father,

KONG
brother and Silvestre
• Ubaldo (his brother-in-law) in Hong Kong. Not long afterwards his mother and
sisters Lucia, Josefa, and Trinidad also arrived
• His mother was then 65 years old and was almost blind and she experienced
brutality and injustice

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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
OPHTHALMIC SURGEON IN HONG KONG

• Rizal studied Ophthalmic Surgeon to earn living for himself and for
his family KONG
• Rizal wants to operate on his mother's left eye so that she will be
able to read and write again

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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN
WRITINGS IN HONG KONG
• He wrote "Ang mga Karapatan ng tao"
IN HONG
• "A la Nacion Española"KONG
(To t h e Spanish Nation) - appeal to
Spain
• "Sa mga Kababayan"- about agrarian situation
• The Hong Kong Telegraph - Contributed articles to the British
Daily Newspaper

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 “UNIVERS AL
EXPOSITION(1891)”
SECOND SOJOURN IN HONG
WRITINGS IN HONG KONG

• The most important writing made by Rizal during his Hong

KONG OF LIGA FILIPINA which
Kong sojourn was the CONSTITUTION
was printed in Hong Kong, 1892 - To deceive the Spanish
Authorities

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