Rizal Peninsular

Spain
Chapter 9
Rizal decided to leave the country
not just complete his studies
Purpose:
To make a name for himself in the
realm of journalists.
To observe and studies European
Society
To prepare himself for the task of
liberating the Filipinos from
Spanish tyranny.
First journey and entry into Spain is
his gradual immersion into
propaganda movement in Madrid.
Rizal Secret Departure
-Rizal left Calamba May 1,1882 to
Manila (10 hours journey via a
Carromata)
-Paciano, Saturnina, Tio Antonio
and few friends
-To avoid detection by Spanish
authorities especially the friars.
-Jose Mercado
-Rizal stayed in Manila for 2 days
before his trip to Spain schedule.

Itinerary to Spain:
From Manila – Salvadora sailed
for Singapore.
-Rizal stayed at Singapore for 2
days. Visit Botanical Garden, art
galleiries, parks and some
historical spots and record all the
details he observed.
-Singapore to Djemnah which shall
ferry him to France.
-Point Galle in Cylon, Aden and
port said Suez Canal.
Naples – June 12,1882, Harbor of
Marspilles impressed by the
courtesy of the custom police
also enchanted by it’s graceful
and impressive buildings and
courtesy and refined manners of
French men.
Marseilles – Barcelona June 15,1882
Rizal had negative impression of cities
and people later on he came due to
prevalence of freedom and liberalism
in the city and good qualities
demonstrated by it’s residents. Open
heartedness and courage.
Rizal in Barcelona
Plaza de Cataluna – welcome party
held at favorite coffee house
Paciano believed that Rizal would
be able to express his nationalist
and patriotic sentiment with in
effect can arouse the hostility
and suspicion of Spanish Regime
for Rizal’s bothers when happens
Rizal a poet will be transformed
simultaneously into a patriot a
novelist and nationalist.
El Amoa Patrio
1st article was essay entitled: El Amor Patrio
(love of Country)
21 yrs old. Pseudonym (Laon Laan)
August 20,1882 Diyaryong Tagalog in Manila
came out.
Tierra Extrangjera (Foreign Land) Refferal
Spain
Published National Historical Institute 2002