Historic unveiling of smiling Rizal monument in Markham
Historic unveiling of smiling Rizal monument in Markham
By Michelle Chermaine Ramos
On Sunday June 9, 2019. the Filipino community gathered at Luneta Gardens where the City of Markham unveiled the long-anticipated larger than life statue of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in celebration of the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence and the first Philippine Heritage Month to be celebrated nationwide in Canada. This unique 6 ft bronze statue created by local Filipino artist Ignacio “Mogi” Mogado is the only known smiling Rizal statue in existence.
MP Majid Jowhari, Councillor Isa Lee, MP Salma Zahid, sculptor Ignacio “Mogi” Mogado, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, former Councillor Alex Chiu, Philippine Deputy Consul General Bernadette Fernandez, Markham CAO Andy Taylor, Regional Councillor Joe Li and Regional Councillor Jack Heath.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Councillor Alex Chiu
Deputy Consul General
Bernadette Fernandez
Rev. Terry Galagher
Ma-Anne Dionisio singing “Bayan Ko”
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