Jose Rizal's First Travel Abroad
Summary
TLDRIn May 1882, Dr. Jose Rizal embarked on his first journey abroad from the Philippines to Spain to further his medical education and treat his mother's cataracts. Aboard the Salvadora, he befriended passengers and the captain, setting the tone for his travels. He stopped in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, and France, learning languages and cultures. In Paris, he met fellow Filipino artists and intellectuals, enhancing his artistic and medical skills. Rizal's experiences and observations during this period significantly influenced his writings and revolutionary ideas, shaping his legacy as a national hero.
Takeaways
- 📚 Dr. Jose Rizal embarked on his first journey abroad in May 1882 to further his education in Spain, with the ultimate goal of performing eye surgery on his mother.
- 🚢 Rizal boarded the Salvadora, a Spanish steamer ship, and was the only Filipino among a diverse group of passengers including Spaniards, British, and Indian Negros.
- 🏆 He was well-received by his fellow passengers, even defeating them in chess games, and befriended the ship's captain, Captain Donato Lecha.
- 🌍 Rizal's voyage took him through several countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, and France before reaching Madrid.
- 🏨 In Singapore, he stayed at the Hotel de la Paz and explored various cultural and historical sites during his two-day stopover.
- 🏛️ In Italy, Rizal was impressed by the economic activity, vibrant population, and scenic beauty, including Mount Vesuvius and the Castle of Saint Elmo.
- 🎨 In Paris, Rizal met fellow Filipino painter Juan Luna and became involved in the local art scene, even modeling for Luna's paintings.
- 📝 Rizal wrote essays promoting nationalism and love for the Philippines, which were published in Manila's first bilingual newspaper.
- 🎓 He pursued his medical degree in ophthalmology and philosophy, studying in Paris, Germany, and Spain, and became a member of various academic societies.
- 📖 Rizal's travels and studies were not just for personal enrichment but also to inspire his fellow Filipinos and contribute to the national awakening.
Q & A
Why did Rizal leave the Philippines in 1882?
-Rizal left the Philippines in 1882 to complete his education in Spain, so he could perform eye surgery on his mother who was suffering from cataracts.
What was Rizal's secondary mission during his first trip abroad?
-Rizal's secondary mission was to inspire his fellow revolutionaries through his writings.
Which ship did Rizal board for his journey to Spain, and what was its significance?
-Rizal boarded the Salvadora, a Spanish steamer ship headed to Singapore. It was significant as it marked the start of his journey away from home.
What was the cultural composition of the passengers on the Salvadora?
-The passengers on the Salvadora were mostly Spaniards, British, and Indian Negros, with Rizal being the only Philippine on the ship.
Which countries did Rizal travel through on his way to Madrid?
-Rizal traveled through Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, and France on his way to Madrid.
What activities did Rizal engage in during his stopover in Singapore?
-During his stopover in Singapore, Rizal visited store sites, temples, botanical gardens, art galleries, and the statue of Saint Thomas Stamford Raffles.
How did Rizal's French improve during his journey on the Gemna?
-Rizal's French improved immensely by conversing with the French-speaking passengers on a daily basis during his journey on the Gemna.
What was Rizal's impression of Colombo, Sri Lanka?
-Rizal found Colombo to be more beautiful, smart, and elegant than Singapore.
What significant event occurred during Rizal's stay in Naples, Italy?
-In Naples, Italy, Rizal was impressed with the economic activity, vibrant population, and scenic expanses, including Mount Vesuvius and the Castle of Saint Elmo.
How did Rizal's first impression of Barcelona change over time?
-Initially, Rizal found Barcelona unpleasant due to the filthy inn he stayed in. However, as he stayed longer, his impression changed, and he began to see the city as great, with brave, openhearted, and welcoming people, and a strong sense of freedom and liberalism.
What was the outcome of Rizal's studies in Germany?
-In Germany, Rizal studied under Dr. Otto Becker, a renowned German ophthalmologist, and attended lectures by Professor Wilhelm Kuhne at the University of Heidelberg. He also spent weekends touring the sites of Heidelberg.
Outlines
🌍 Rizal's Journey to Europe for Education and Revolution
The script details the travel of Dr. Jose Rizal, a Filipino national hero, who embarked on a journey to Spain in May 1882 to complete his education in eye surgery to help his mother suffering from cataracts. Beyond his primary goal, Rizal aimed to inspire his fellow revolutionaries through his writings. He boarded the Salvadora, a Spanish steamer, and made connections with passengers and the ship's captain, Donato Lecha. Rizal's voyage included stops in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, and France, where he explored local cultures and improved his language skills. His experiences and observations during these stops were significant, as they shaped his perspectives and contributed to his later revolutionary ideas.
🎨 Rizal's Artistic and Intellectual Pursuits in Europe
In Europe, Rizal immersed himself in intellectual and artistic pursuits. He met historian Trinidad Prado de Tevera and befriended Filipino painter Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo in Paris. Rizal modeled for Hidalgo's paintings, including 'The Death of Cleopatra' and 'Blood Compact,' the latter featuring him as a Sigatuna. Despite an initial unpleasant impression of Barcelona, Rizal came to admire the city's people and atmosphere. He published essays under the pen name 'La Um' and engaged in various academic activities, including studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. Rizal also pursued a medical degree and a diploma in philosophy and letters, expanding his knowledge and skills.
📚 Rizal's Continued Education and Literary Contributions
Rizal's journey continued with studies in Germany, where he focused on ophthalmology under Dr. Otto Becker. He also interacted with notable scholars like Professor Frederic Radzel and Dr. Hans Mayer, enriching his understanding of history and anthropology. Rizal's experiences in Germany, including his visit to the University of Berlin and his membership in various academic societies, furthered his intellectual growth. His correspondence with Ferdinand Blumentritt marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship and collaboration. Despite financial hardships, Rizal's determination and the support of friends like Maximo Viola allowed him to continue his studies and contribute significantly to literature and the arts.
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Keywords
💡Rizal
💡Cataract
💡Revolutionaries
💡Salvadora
💡Singapore
💡Ophthalmology
💡Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
💡Circulo Hispano-Filipino
💡Heidelberg
💡Noli Me Tangere
💡Maximo Viola
Highlights
Rizal embarked on his first journey abroad in May 1882 to complete his education in Spain for eye surgery on his mother.
He had a secondary mission to inspire fellow revolutionaries through his writings.
Rizal was the only Filipino on the Salvadora, a Spanish steamer ship, where he befriended the captain and passengers.
His first stop was Singapore, where he spent two days exploring the city's sites and registering at the Hotel de la Paz.
Rizal improved his French by conversing with passengers on board the French steamer Gemna en route to Europe.
He described Point de Galle, Sri Lanka, as picturesque but also lonely and sad.
In Egypt, Rizal experienced African culture and saw actual camels for the first time.
The ship stopped at Port Said, where Rizal was fascinated by the multiracial inhabitants and their languages.
In Italy, Rizal was impressed by the economic activity, vibrant population, and scenic beauty, including Mount Vesuvius.
Rizal visited the Château d'If in Marseilles, which housed the hero of 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.
He traveled by train from Marseilles to Barcelona, where he would continue his studies and activism.
In Paris, Rizal met fellow Filipino painter Juan Luna and became great friends, exchanging ideas and artistic inspiration.
Rizal's first impression of Barcelona was negative due to a filthy inn, but his view changed as he experienced the city's freedom and liberalism.
He published his first essay, 'Amor Patria', under the pen name La Um, advocating for Filipino nationalism.
Rizal earned a medical degree in 1884 and a diploma in philosophy and letters in 1885, enhancing his expertise in ophthalmology.
He joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino, a society of Spaniards and Filipinos, in Madrid, fostering cultural exchange.
Rizal traveled to Germany in 1886 to further his studies with renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Otto Becker.
In Germany, Rizal was inspired by the peaceful coexistence of Catholics and Protestants, reflecting on religious harmony.
His novel 'Noli Me Tangere' was released in 1887, a significant contribution to Filipino literature and nationalism.
Transcripts
series of first travel abroad
on may 1882 rozelle left philippines and
went to spain
to complete his education so he could
perform eye surgery on his cataract
stricken mother
beside his main goal he had another
mission
one that would lead him to inspire his
fellow revolutionaries through his
writing
he boarded
salvadora which is a spanish streamer
ship headed to singapore
rizal was the only philippine on the
ship
which was mostly comprised of spaniards
british
and indian negros
he was well liked by his fellow
passengers
whom were older than him and whom he
defeated on a chess game
rizal also made friends with the captain
of the ship
captain donato lecha
and this is the start of his journey
away from home
did you know that in rizal's first trip
rizal had to go by shift through several
countries on his way to madrid these
countries were singapore sri lanka italy
and france
and after five days of sailing the
salvadora reached the english colony of
singapore he registered at the hotel de
la paz
during his two-day stop stopover he
spent the majority of his time visiting
his store sites temples botanical
gardens art galleries and the statue of
saint thomas stanford ruffles
on may 11 1882 he boarded the gemna a
french streamer this team for europe
from singapore on board the majority of
the passengers spoke french surprisingly
the french she had learned at the ateneo
wasn't really understood and by
conversing with the passengers on a
daily basis he improved immensely his
understanding of the language
then
gemma made a step over at point gale on
may 17 1882 rizzo noted pointkill a
costume found in southern salon that is
picturesque but also lonely quiet and
sad the ship then sailed north ducking
in columbus island's capital on may 18.
rizal wrote colombo is more beautiful
smart and elegant than singapore point
gill and vanilla
the next part of departure was aiden
rizzo had never seen actual camels
before and this was the first time he
set foot on african soil the gemna
docked up port said in swiss city the
red city terminal on the swiss canal
rizal was entrailed by the multiracial
inhabitants who spoke languages
including arabic egyptian greek french
italian and spanish
the shift traversed the swiss canal from
port said and arrived at napoli and
unknown at snaplus italy on june 11th
passengers were free to wander around
the third laser and rizal never missed
an opportunity to explore the first
european country that caught his
attention
he was impressed with its economic
activity vibrant population and scenic
expander which included mount vesuvius
the castle of saint talmo and other
historic sites
after a brief stop in napoli the ship
continued to the marseilles where it
arrived on june 12 1882 and then rizal
went to the famous shattu diff which
housed dante the hero of the count of
monte cristo in the afternoon of june 15
rizal left marseilles by train bound for
barcelona
[Music]
from one illustrator to another doctor
jose protago rizal mercadoy alonso
riolonda for which you will know as
philippines national hero dr jose rizal
visited juan luna de san pedro ian
novicia and cheta also known as the
renowned filipino painter juan luna in
his studio here in paris
where we all standing standing at
rizal and luna became great friends as
the time they were both studying in
europe
where results specialize in
ophthalmology in paris and germany in
hopes of aiding his mother's eye
condition
and if you'd all follow me just a few
flats away in the hotel our national
hero have stayed in the wilds undergoing
his quest in the city of lights and the
hotel de paris
rizal continued living in the parisian
life out in the beautiful city of
vladimir de fer
the city of lights and love and the
constant communication with his family
in the philippines through males
while expounding his sweet and
intelligence by reading and writing
bibliotheque de national the national
library of france
see it was during this time that dr
sarizal met the physician and the
historian trinidad prado de tevera they
later become friends and then results
stayed in the tavares residence then on
rizal then made another good friend of
his
felix resurrection hidalgo a filipino
painter that found his way in paris due
to his love and passion of art
if i can have your attention and set
your eyes on hidalgo's most famous work
hung on the wall
and just a fun fact and another
masterpiece you are about to see dr
sarizal actually acted as one as a model
of hidalgo's painting namely the death
of cleopatra in which he played an
egyptian priest
and another is the blood compact one of
luna's finest painting when wherein he
poses a sigatuna which dr trinidad prado
de devera playing legaspi
[Music]
jose rizal's first impression of the
city was unpleasant
since he stayed in the filthy inn where
bought the stuff and the guests were
indifferent in him
however
as he stayed in the city his impression
of barcelona was changed and he now
considered it to be a great city
the people were brave openhearted and
welcoming and there was a strong sense
of freedom and liberalism in the
atmosphere
he opened his very first essay in the
spain soils
among patria of love of country with the
pen name la um
expanded to his friend basilio todoro
moran
editor of diarion tagalog
manila's first biringual newspaper that
published spanish and tagalog
on august 10 is amore patriot where
marcelo h del pilar translated it into
tagalog text
he urged filipini to love the
philippines in this essay
his friend asked him to write more
articles since the nationalistic favor
in them had made of star strong and
readers
he published the second essay for darion
tagalog los jagas travel in the answer
to the request
artistic talents who also took up lesson
in painting
and is cultural at the academia de
bellas altres de san fernando
or what they called academy of fine arts
of san francisco as well as lesson in
french german and english under private
instructors
usa results earned a medical degree in
1884
la chante and medicine and a diploma in
philosophy
and letters in 1885.
results still in the field vastly
improve as a result
he also took the time to meet up with
friends painter juan luna and fellow
writer and medical student maximo viola
who would aid him later
to his journey
rizal joined a hispo philippine circle
or what they called circulo hispano
filipino
a society of spaniards and filipinos
shortly after his arrival in madrid
result went in germany 1886 to 1887 in
heidelbridge germany
jose's limited funds and desire to study
more about idises encouraging to travel
to germany where living costs were lower
than in paris
dr otto becker a distinguished and
renowned german ophthalmologist directed
and supervising at the university eye
hospital he attended to dr becker's and
professor wilhelm kuhn's lecturers at
the university brazil spent his weekends
touring the sites of heidelbridge
including a magnificent heidelberg
castle the picturesque neca river and
the historic churches
he noticed that catholics and
protestants in germany practice ecoism
since they co-existed in the peace and
harmony catholics used half of the
town's churches while protestants used
the elder hat rizal was entrailed by the
blooming flowers along the necker's
river's bank
inspiring him to compose the poet alas
flores the heidel bridge
to the flowers of high level bridge
results first letter to blumentry rizal
addressed his first german letter to
ferdinand blumentry director for
attendee of light marriage austria on
july 31 1886 rizal was familiar with
this austrian technologist
and his fascination with the philippine
language bloomingtree was impressed by
result shredder from heidelberg and sent
him two books as a present it was the
beginning of their lengthy and frequent
correspondence
as well as their lifelong relationship
bloomingtree and austrian became the
filipino result's best friend result
when in leipzig dresden and berlin
professor frederic radzel a well-known
german historian and dr hans mayer a
german anthropologist became friends
with rizal he flew from leipzig to
dresden on october 29th
where he met dr adolf b mayer director
of the anthropological and ethnological
museum rizal left dresden by rail on
november 1st
arriving in berlin in the evening
results work in dr carl ernest wagner's
clinic
and became a member of berlin
anthropological society ethnological
society and geographical society he also
took private french lessons of serbian
culture toured the city and attended
university of berlin lectures due to the
late arrival of his allowance from the
philippines results held weakened as a
result of lack of nourishment when
maximo viola arrived before christmas he
became his life saver viola seeing his
predicament gave him money for his noble
nolimitang
his novel was released on march 21 1887.
rizal handed the gallery evidence of the
published novel as a token of his
gratitude to viola they embark on a
magnificent tour of europe on may 11
1887.
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