Dr Jose P Rizal's 'My Last Farewell' an important piece of Filipino literature

Filipinos in Victoria recited a portion of Dr Jose P Rizal's 'My Last Farewell' as a tribute to his contribution and sacrifices for the Philippines.

"We should be proud of our culture wherever we may be. No matter what you do, you can never deny your identity. We will always be Filipino," says writer and director Manny Asuncion.

Key Points

• 'My Last farewell' or 'Mi Ultimo Adios' was written by Dr Jose Rizal before his execution at Bagumbayan, 30 December 1896.
• It was originally written in the Spanish language.
• Melbourne-based director and writer Manny Asuncion was in charge of the choral recitation.

Filipinos gathered at the Rizal Park, Invermay in Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 December 2022 Credit: SBS Filipino

We need to acknowledge our past and share our history and culture with the next generation. Because no matter what you do, wherever you go, you will always be and can never deny your Filipino identity.

Manny Asuncion, theatre director and writer

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Rizal, valued the significant role of women in society

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