My World 27# Independence Day Celebration
June 12 is Philippines' Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan). We were asked to attend the city government's celebration of the country's Independence Day last Friday, a holiday. A flag ceremony was done at exactly 8am even if it was drizzling a little bit. City government officials and embassy representatives from Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia were there.
This is the wreath laying ceremony for the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal at Rizal Park after the flag ceremony.
Prayers from different religions were made by a Catholic priest, a Protestant reverend, a Muslim priest and an indigenous tribal leader. 
There was a short programme after the flag ceremony. The programme included a performance from the public school teachers' performing guild was presented. This shows the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish government and the couple depicts Dr. Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken before Dr. Rizal's execution.
Performance by teachers depicting the creation of the Philippine flag. Another Independence Day related post here.
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Happy Independence Day!
Yes, indeed! Happy Independence Day! Terrific photos, thanks for sharing!
Have a great week!
Traditions, History. Beautiful your World.
Luiz Ramos
Happy Independence day!
Lovely photos.
Now and Then
I like seeing the different traditions from around the world.
There is a park named after Dr. Jose Rizal in Seattle. I found it by accident earlier this year.
thank you for sharing some of your unique history of your country with us.
Happy Independence Day. Thanks for sharing the pictures
Salamat!
Happy Independence Day. I was fascinated by the story you told in the pictures. I also stopped in at Sto. Rosario Church. What an impressive building. The driftwood inside was beautifully used.
What a beautiful, colourful photo's of such a special day
Interesting skit and sharing. Happy Tuesday!
Happy Independence Day! Great post and looks like a good celebration of that important day.
Any country that has suffered under another's yoke is proud to celebrate the liberatin of being free. Very colourful.
Happy Independence day!
Happy Independence Day! What a diverse and colorful celebration.
What a wonderful celebration !!
Happy Independance Day !!!
Looks like a wonderful celebration!
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