RIZALS WRITINGS IN HONGKONG

Una Visita A La Victoria Gaol (A Visit To Victoria Gaol), March 2, 1892

-in this article, he contrasted the harsh Spanish prison system with the modern
more humane British prison system.
Colonisation Du British North Borneo, Par De Familles De Iles Philippines
(Colonization of British North Borneo By Families From The Philippine Islands)
-this was Rizals elucidation of his pet North Borneo colonization project.

Proyecto De Colonization Del British North Borneo Por Los Filipinos

(Project Of The Colonization Of British North Borneo By The Filipinos)
-this is where Rizal further discussed the ideas he presented in Colonization of
British North Borneo by Families from the Philippine Islands.
La Mano Roja (The Red Hand)
-the article denounced the frequent outbreaks of fires in Manila.
Constitution of The La Liga Filipina
-this was deemed as the most important writing Rizal had made during his Hong
Kong stay.
ARTICLES FOR TRUBNERS RECORD

Specimens of Tagal Folklore, (May 1899)

-the article contained Filipino proverbs and puzzles.
Two Eastern Fables (June 1899)
-it contains a comparative study of the Japanese fable, Saru Kani Kassen and
Filipino fable, The Tortoise and the Monkey.
OTHER WRITINGS

Pensamientos De Un Filipino (Reflections of A Filipino)

-it spoke of a liberal minded and anti-friar Filipino who bears penalties such as an
exile.
Por Telefono
-this was a witty satire authored by Dimas Alang (one of his pen names)
ridiculing the Catholic monk Font, one of the priests who masterminded the
banning of the Noli.
La Instruccion (The Town Schools In The Philippines)

-using his penname Laong Laan, Rizal assessed in this essay the elementary
educational system in the Philippines.
RIZALS POEMS

My First Inspiration (Mi Primera Inspiracion, 1874)

-this poem was written in honor of his mothers birthday.
Felicitation (Felicitacion, 1875)
-he wrote this poem to congratulate his brother-in-law, Antonio Lopez.
The Embarkation, A Hymn to Ferdinand Magellans Fleet (El Embarque: Himno A La
Flota De Magallanes, 1875)
-it talked about the departure of Ferdinand Magellan.
And He Is Spanish: Elcano, The First To Circumnavigate The World (Y Es Espanol: El
Primero En Dar La Vuelta Al Mundo, December, 1875)
-this poem is about Juan Sebastin Elcano, a Spanish Basque, Ferdinand
Magellans second in command.
The Battle: Urbiztondo, Terror of Jolo (El Combante: Urbiztondo, Terror De Jolo,
December 1875)
-it is a reflection of Rizals liking for history.
The Tragedy of St. Eustace (La Tragedia De San Eustaquio, June 1876)
-this poem recounts the tragic story of St. Eustace.
In Memory of My Town (Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo, 1876)
-this was wriiten to express his love and appreciation for the place where he
grew up.
Intimate Alliance Between Religion and Good Education (Alianza Intima Entre La
Religion Y La Buena Educacion, 1876)
-he wrote this because he believed that there is a strong relationship between
academics and faith.
Education Gives Luster To The Motherland (Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria,
1876)
-he belief in the significant role of education in the progress and welfare of a
nation was evident in this poem.
Triumphant Entry of The Catholic Monarchs Into Granada (Entrada Triunfal De Los
Reyes Catlico En Granada, 1876)
-this poem relates the triumphant entry of Ferdinand and Isabella, Spains Most
Catholic Kings, into the city of Granada in 1492.
The Heroism of Columbus (El Heroismo De Colon, 1877)

-this poem praises Columbus, the discoverer of America.

Columbus and John II (Colon y Juan II)
-this poem relates how King John II of Portugal missed fame and riches by his
failure to finance the projected expedition of Columbus to the new world.
Great Solace in Great Misfortune (Gran Consuelo En La Mayor Desdicha, 1878)
-this is a legend in verse of the tragic life of Columbus.
A Farewell Dialogue of the Students (Un Dialogo Alusive A La Despedida De Los
Colegiales)
-it was a poignant poem of farewell to his classmates from Ateneo.
Child Jesus (Al Nino Jesus, November 1875)
-it is a brief religious ode which expressed his devotion as a child to Catholicism.