RIZALizing the Future

3 June - 29 October 2011

RIZALizing, verb. a continuing process of imbibing, becoming, and carrying out the spirit of Rizal.

National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal (1861 - 1896) is an integral part of the Filipino psyche, with his iconic image and enduring spirit seen in all aspects of our culture, landscape, and daily life. The exhibit renders Rizal in a popular light, surveying the brands, movements, industries, and directions that have pointed to Rizal as their root of inspiration. The exhibit also brings together artwork, memorabilia, archival photographs, and other objects from various Rizaliana collections, many of which have never been shown to the public.

Presented by Yuchengco Museum in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal and the 100th anniversary of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC).

Related Events

Detail from BenCab, Los Indios Bravos, charcoal on paper, 1996, 58.4 x 76.2 cm

In line with the exhibit, the museum is presenting Nights of Rizal, an exciting lineup of public programs and events that reflect the many dimensions of our National Hero. Upcoming events include:

Rizal chillout tapas nights with Pinoy Eats World

Fundraising dinners with Pinoy Eats World

Performances of excerpts from Noli Me Tangere: The Musical by Tanghalang Pilipino

Book launches and other collaborative events with embassies of countries Rizal visited

Historical storytelling and lectures

Bench fashion show of contemporary apparel inspired by Rizal

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Imaging Independence: Rizal in Southeast Asia
16 July 2011 (Saturday) 3 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Learn more about the influence of Rizal, The Great Malayan, on Southeast Asia. Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist John Nery talks on how Rizal's image as a Malay genius and freedom's martyr has been used in Indonesian and Malaysian history.

Rizal Astrological Birth Chart Reading
23 July 2011 (Saturday) 3 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Was Jose Rizal's life and fate written in the stars? Talk with astrologer Resti Santiago as he examines and interprets Rizal's birth chart.

Rizal in the Southeast Asian Imagination
30 July 2011 (Saturday) 3 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Rizal's image as a patriot has sparked the imagination of Southeast Asian writers and academics for decades. In his second lecture, Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist John Nery focuses on cultural uses of Rizal's image, such as Pramoedya Ananta Toer's references to Rizal in his novels.

The Knights of Rizal: Through the Years
13 August 2011 (Saturday) 3 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Justice Justo Torres, Jr., Supreme Commander Emeritus of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, will shed light on the Knights of Rizal and its objectives, organizational structure, and recent activities.

Rizal and Nationhood
20 August 2011 (Saturday) 3 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Join history professor and playwright Paul Dumol in a dicussion about Jose Rizal’s contribution to the building of Filipino nationhood.

Controversial Facts About Rizal: Notes Towards a New Rizal Biography
September 17, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Paul Dumol, a playwright and history professor at the University of Asia and the Pacific, will share little known or controversial facts about Jose Rizal as he writes a new biography of the National Hero.

Jose Rizal and His Dreams: A Look at the National Hero's Dreams and Their Meanings
September 24, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Psychoanalyst and dream expert Lucito de Jesus will explore the dreams of Jose Rizal and what they say about the hero's psyche.

The Signature of Rizal: A View from Within
October 8, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

In his first public lecture on graphology, architect Emmanuel Miñana reveals the National Hero's relationship with his family and Josephine Bracken as in seen in Rizal's notes and letters.

The Rizal Law and Nationalism
October 15, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Deputy Speaker of the Lower House Lorenzo Tañada III will talk on the effects of the Rizal Law on Philippine nationalism.

German Historicism and Jose Rizal's Philosophy of History
October 22, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Philippine literature and Filipino professor Ramon Guillermo will discuss Rizal's reflections on the concepts, methods, and theories used in history.

Jose Rizal and Switzerland
October 8, 2011 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

A culminating of the exhibit RIZALizing the Future in partnership with the Swiss Embassy Manila, featuring guest speakers Ambeth Ocampo, former Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland Theresa Lazaro, and MyRizal150.

Visit

Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note the museum is closed on Sundays and holidays.
Entrance to RIZALizing the Future is included in museum admission:

Adults	PhP 100
Students 15 years and above with ID	50
Children and senior citizens	25
YGC employees with ID	Free
UNESCO-ICOM and media pass holders	Free

Discounts are available for groups of at least 10.
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Shop

The Yuchengco Museum’s Books & Gifts Corner is offering Rizal pop merchandise and books to compliment the exhibit. The museum shop range includes books, notecards, t-shirts, personal accessories, 19th century-inspired gold jewelry from Camarines Norte, and a special RIZALizing the Future coffee blend.

Press release

For further information or images, please contact Carla Martinez, Information Officer, at info@yuchengcomuseum.org or (632) 889-1234.

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