All About Pilippines Bonifacio Day
On 30th November, The Philippines celebrate the birthday of their home-grown nationalist revoutionary, Andres Bonifacio y de Castro. He lived from 1836-1897. He is most celebrated for his leadership of the Katipunan movement which succeeded in ending the Philippines long rule under the Spanish. His success elevated him to the position as one of the country’s most revered icons. And although he is not recognised officially as such, he is widely regarded to be the Philippines’ first president.
Hisory of this Philippines holiday
The eldest of six children, Bonifacio was born into a fairly modest Philippino family.Although his father was a tailor, he also served as deputy town mayor. His mother worked in a cigarette factory. But by his late teens, Bonifacio was orphaned. Both his parents died within two years of each other. As such, he dropped out of school to support the rest of the family. His job was as a clerk for Fleming & Company – an English firm which traded tar and other commodities.
He also set up a family business of selling canes and paper fans.Bonifacio was married twice. His first wife was a certain Monica who died of leprosy. Bonifacio was to face more hardship when his son with his second wife died in infancy. Although Bonifacio did not finish his time in formal education, he did succeed in educating himself and eventually become a Freemason.
It wasn’t until 1892 that he joined the Philippine League which was a party calling for political reform.However, La Liga Filipina disbanded after one meeting as Rizal was arrested and deported to the town of Dapitan in Mindanao. Undeterred, the party re-formed without Rizal, and Bonifacio set about organising the involvement of locals with the party.
Financial support was given from Spain, and eventually another party was formed – this time called Katipunan (the highest, most respected society of the sons of the country) – whose goal was to bring about freedom from Spain using arms.
How The Philippines Celebrates Bonifacio Day
November 30 is celebrated as a public holiday in memory of Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio Filipinos to thank him for his heroic attitude for fought for Country’s Independence during the Filipino – Spanish war. There are monuments to Andres Bonifacio, and these are often visited and adorned with flowers on Bonifacio day.
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