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(PHOTO from the Philippine embassy in China)

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MANILA, Philippines — As part of the cultural program Ni Hao Philippines, Chinese students in Beijing were introduced to Pepe — the young Jose Rizal.

The Philippine embassy in Beijing said Ni Hao is a flagship cultural program where Chinese students visit the embassy and experience aspects of Philippine culture through presentations, games, and various activities.

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During one of the activities last Dec. 20, Chinese students aged 6 to 12 learned about Rizal’s “childhood adventures.”

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“Jose Rizal is a symbol of friendship between the Philippines and China. His Chinese roots show how people from different places can work together,” Third Secretary and Vice Consul Diane Merce B. Bartolome told the Chinese students during a presentation.

READ: To know Rizal, read Rizal 

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(PHOTO from the Philippine embassy in China)

According to the embassy, Bartolome also discussed Rizal’s literary works for children such as Ang Pagong at Ang Matsing (The Turtle and the Monkey) and Sa Aking Mga Kabata (To My Fellow Youth).

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Meanwhile, Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz said it is timely that Chinese students learn about the young Jose Rizal, especially as the Philippines commemorates Rizal’s martyrdom every December 30.

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“We want to show that even great men and women come from humble beginnings,” said FlorCruz.

READ: Dr. Jose Rizal, his Chinese immigrant forebear Domingo Lamco & other Filipino heroes with Chinese heritage 

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