30 December 2020, Sydney - The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre and Philippine Department of Tourism, held a virtual wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 124th Martyrdom Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal on 30 December 2020 at the Bulwagang Rizal, Philippine Consulate General in Sydney.

Consul General Ezzedin Tago in his brief message, remembering the sacrifices of Dr. Jose Rizal, as well as sacrifices of the modern day heroes – the frontliners at this time of pandemic.

The ceremony was posted on the Consulate’s website and Facebook pages at #PHLinSydney and #SentroRizalSydney.

Consul Diano also attended the wreath-laying ceremony at Plaza Ibero organized by the Knights of Rizal Sydney Chapter, while Consul Guzman attended the ceremony at the Rizal Park in Rooty Hill.

(Left photo) Consul Melanie Diano attended the Rizal wreath laying Ceremony at Plaza Ibero, Central Station Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia on 30 December 2020 organized by the Knights of Rizal (KOR), Sydney Chapter. (Right photo) Consul Diano with the officers of the KOR-Sydney Chapter and Kababaihang Rizalista Inc. -Sydney Chapter.

Consul Emmanuel Donato Guzman attended the wreath laying ceremony at Rooty Hill Park, organized by the Knights of Rizal, Northern Sydney Chapter on 30 December 2020.