Learning Task 3: Map of Rizal’s second sojourn

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On March 19, 1889, Rizal left London for Paris. > He reached Paris on the same month. > When Rizal
came to Paris, on March 19, 1889, the Universal Exposition was approaching > Thousands of visitors
from all corners of the world crowded every hotel, inn, and boarding houses.

Difficult of Finding Quarters

Because of the Universal Exposition, which was opened on May 1889
Rizal found it difficult to find living quarters. For the mean time, he lived in the house of his friend
Valentine Ventura at 45 Rue Maubeuge

Life in Paris
Although life in Paris was with sparkling merriment and joyous social parties, Rizal continued to be busy
and spent most of his time in Bibliotheque National (National Library)

On June 24, 1889, Rizal was became the godfather of the child of Juan Luna and Paz Pardo de Tavera.
Rizal chose the name Maria de la Paz, Blanca, Laureana, Hermenegilda Juana Luna y Pardo de Taverà
tor her. when Rizal has time, he used to dine at the homes of his friends

● On Wednesdays in the house of Doña Tula

● On Thursdays in the house of Hidalgo
● On Fridays in the House of Madam Boustead
● On Saturdays in the house of Luna
● On Sundays in the house of Dona Juliana

Rizal and Paris Exposition of 1889

Like any ordinary Filipino, Rizal was also fascinated by the Universal Exposition especially in the Paris'
greatest attraction the Eiffel Tower.

Why did Jose P. Rizal go to Paris?

Rizal had a romantic interlude with Gertrude Beckett, a buxom English girl who fell in love with Rizal.
Rizal, being a man of normal emotions, found exhilarating joy in Gertrude's company. Their friendship
drifted towards romance. As their flirtation was fast approaching to the point of no return, Rizal suddenly
realized that he could not marry Gertrude for he had a mission to fulfill in life. With iron will, he suppressed
the passionate yearning of his heart, and decided to go away so that Gertrude may forget him. On March
19, 1889, Rizal bade goodbye to Beckett family and left London to Paris.
World's fair held in Paris, France. 100th Anniversary of the "storming of the Bastille, an event traditionally
considered as the symbol for the beginning of the French Revolution. It attracted thousands of tourists so
that all hotel accommodations were taken. It was extremely difficult for a visitor to find living quarters in
Paris. Rizal was very disgusted because the French landlords, take advantage of raising the rents of their
rooms. Valentin Ventura - Rial's friend where he lived for a short time in No. 45
Rue Maubeugue.

Kidlat Club On March 19, 1889, the same day when he arrived in Paris from London, Rizal
organized his paisanos (compatriots) into a society called Kidlat Club. Among the members
were Antonio and Juan Luna, Gregorio Aguilera. Fernando Canon, Lauro Dimayuga, Julio
morente. Guillermo Pyatu… and Raldomero Roxas

The Kidlat Club was purely a social societv of a temporary nature. It was founded by Rizal
simply to bring together the young Filipinos in the French capital so that they could enjoy
their sojourn in the city during the duration of the Universal Exposition. Thus he told Blumentritt in a letter
dated March

UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION of 1889

● World Fair
● 100th anniversary of storming of Bastille
● Symbol for thee beginning of French revolution
● Absolute monarchy was overthrown by enlightenment principles of equality, citizenship,and
inalienable rights.

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