Jose Rizal
CONDE, Clarina R.
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Chapter 15: Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal Exposition of 1889 * Difficulty of Finding Quarters * March 1889, it was extremely difficult for a visitor to find living quarters in Paris. * Universal Exposition scheduled to open on May6, 1889 and it attracted thousands of tourists and all hotel accommodations were taken. * Life in Paris * Despite the lively and festive life in Paris, Rizal proceeds to spend his time frugally and fruitfully. * He spend his time in working on the annotated Morga’s book, writing letters to his family and friends, working out local gymnasium, and visiting his friends in Paris. * Rizal and Paris Exposition of 1889 * Like any other Filipinos in a foreign land, Rizal was fascinated the Universal Exposition of Paris. * The Eiffel Tower is the greatest attraction of the exposition and it was 984 feet high. It was built by Alexander Eiffel, a French engineer. * He and his friends witnessed the cutting of ribbon by President Marie François Sadi Carnot, the third French Republic. * Three societies found by Rizal * Kidlat Club * A purely social society of temporary nature * Founded on March19, 1889 * Founded by Rizal simply to bring together the young Filipinos in the French capital so that they could enjoy their sojourn in the city during duration of the Universal Exposition. * Name from “lightning”, as the club is intended to vanish after the Universal Exposition. * Indios Bravos * Replaced the Kidlat Club. * Composed of Filipino patriots in Paris. * It is a members pledged to excel in intellectual and physical prowess in order to win the admiration of the foreigners, particularly the Spaniards. * They practised the sword and pistol; studied the Asian art self-defence: Judo * R.D.L.M * A mysterious, enigmatic, and confidential society founded by
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Chapter 15: Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal Exposition of 1889 * Difficulty of Finding Quarters * March 1889, it was extremely difficult for a visitor to find living quarters in Paris. * Universal Exposition scheduled to open on May6, 1889 and it attracted thousands of tourists and all hotel accommodations were taken. * Life in Paris * Despite the lively and festive life in Paris, Rizal proceeds to spend his time frugally and fruitfully. * He spend his time in working on the annotated Morga’s book, writing letters to his family and friends, working out local gymnasium, and visiting his friends in Paris. * Rizal and Paris Exposition of 1889 * Like any other Filipinos in a foreign land, Rizal was fascinated the Universal Exposition of Paris. * The Eiffel Tower is the greatest attraction of the exposition and it was 984 feet high. It was built by Alexander Eiffel, a French engineer. * He and his friends witnessed the cutting of ribbon by President Marie François Sadi Carnot, the third French Republic. * Three societies found by Rizal * Kidlat Club * A purely social society of temporary nature * Founded on March19, 1889 * Founded by Rizal simply to bring together the young Filipinos in the French capital so that they could enjoy their sojourn in the city during duration of the Universal Exposition. * Name from “lightning”, as the club is intended to vanish after the Universal Exposition. * Indios Bravos * Replaced the Kidlat Club. * Composed of Filipino patriots in Paris. * It is a members pledged to excel in intellectual and physical prowess in order to win the admiration of the foreigners, particularly the Spaniards. * They practised the sword and pistol; studied the Asian art self-defence: Judo * R.D.L.M * A mysterious, enigmatic, and confidential society founded by