When did the Bonifacio Day start?
About Bonifacio Day Holiday
Bonifacio Day is an annual holiday in the Philippines held on November 30th that honors the memory of Andres Bonifacio—“the father of the Philippine Revolution” and one of the first heroes of the Filipino struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. The holiday is celebrated with festive flags, re-enacted speeches, memorial events, colorful parades, and dramatic presentations that showcase the life and legacy of the Filipino martyr. This secular holiday is also a day to reflect on the important role of patriotism and nation building, which Andres Bonifacio is remembered for. Bonifacio Day is celebrated not only by expressing thanks to those who have fought to achieve the independence of the Philippines, but also by remembering the values of freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights.
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day is a public holiday celebrated in several countries to commemorate the life and work of the Filipino leader Andrés Bonifacio. It is celebrated on November 30th annually by countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, and the Marshall Islands.
Background and History of Bonifacio Day
Andres Bonifacio was a prominent leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization and was a founder and leader of the revolutionary group called the Katipunan. He was born on November 30th, 1863, in Tondo, Manila. He was the son of Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro who both worked as tailors; he was the eldest of the couple’s 7 children.
His activism against Spanish colonization began in 1892 when he joined the La Liga Filipina, a political and civic organization established by Jose Rizal, another Filipino nationalist and reformist. During this organization, Bonifacio worked to promote education, trade, and equality in the Philippines. However, the Spanish authorities saw this organization as a threat and it was soon dissolved. Following the organization’s dissolution, Bonifacio joined the Katipunan, a revolutionary group established in 1892 to organize a fully-fledged revolution against Spanish colonization. Bonifacio was elected President of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan in 1895 and was successful in leading the revolution until it was ended in 1897 with the signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato between the Spanish and the Protocol of Peace and Amnesty.
Bonifacio was severely injured in the war leading to his death at the age of 35. He was executed in Cavite on May 10th, 1897.
Bonifacio’s legacy, however, lives on and he is remembered as the founder of the first Philippine Republic and a national hero. To commemorate his life and work, a national holiday was created in September 1945 which is now known as Bonifacio Day. The holiday is celebrated on November 30th, which is the anniversary of his birth.
Celebration of Bonifacio Day in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Bonifacio Day is celebrated to honor the life and legacy of Andres Bonifacio and promote nationalism and patriotism. The holiday is celebrated through a variety of cultural and educational activities. Most major cities organize parades and activities such as street decorations, cultural shows, and speeches. Schools and universities also renew their commitment to promote the “Three Hs”: heroism, honesty and hard work.
References
1. Encarnacion, T. (n.d). Bonifacio Day. The Filipino Family Net. Retrieved from https://www.filipino-family.net/component/content/article/2-philippine-holidays/271-bonifacio-day
2. Luzon, A. (2020, November 30). Bonifacio Day. Rappler. Retrieved from https://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/260260-bonifacio-day-andres-bonifacio-kalayaan
3. Office of the President (n.d). Andres Bonifacio. Retrieved from https://op-proper.gov.ph/about-the-president/andres-bonifacio/
How to Say "Bonifacio Day" In Different Languages?
- Croatian
- Praznik Bonifacija (hr-HR)
- Czech
- Bonifacijův den (cs-CZ)
- Estonian
- Bonifacius Püha (et-EE)
- Finnish
- Bonifacius Day (fi-FI)
- Hebrew
- יום בוניפאציו (he-IL)
- Hungarian
- Bonifáci Nap (hu-HU)
- Khmer
- ថ្ងៃបនិភ័របូនីហ្គាសិន (km-KH)
- Latvian
- Bonifacija Diena (lv-LV)
- Lithuanian
- Bonifacijaus Diena (lt-LT)
- Polish
- Dzień Bonifacego (pl-PL)
- Romanian
- Ziua Bonifaciu (ro-RO)
- Russian
- День Бонифация (ru-RU)
- Slovak
- Bonifáciova Deň (sk-SK)
- Spanish
- Día de Bonifacio (es-ES)
- Spanish
- Día de Bonifacio (es-AR)
- Spanish
- Día de Bonifacio (es-MX)
- Ukrainian
- День Боніфація (uk-UA)
Bonifacio Day Also Called
Bonifacio Day is also known as the Feast of the Inmaculada Concepcion de María or the Day of Valour.Countries where "Bonifacio Day" is celebrated:
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