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In an attempt to link and foster fellowship among adherents of Rizal from various parts of the world, the newly formed International Federation of Knights of Rizal is sponsoring a first-ever international conference of its kind in Toronto on September 11-13, 2008. This was announced by founding Chair Sir Jun Zerrudo, right after the organizational meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008 in Scarborough, Canada.

 

The purpose of the meeting, entitled ‘Rizal in the 21st Century TechnoWorld’, is to ‘identify and establish a concrete link between Rizalian principles and some practical applications of those principles’. Featured speakers will present their views on 1) the psyche of the man Rizal; 2) meaning and relevance of Rizalism as a cause; 3) practical applications of Rizalian principles; 4) impact of a personal research on Rizal and 5) who Rizal is to a non-Filipino.

 

Invited to honor the conference with their presence and contribution are Prof. Jean Q. Hall of Western New Mexico University (keynote), Sir Lucien Spittael of the Knights of Rizal Belgium, Sir Don Brennock of Ireland, Sir Jose David Lapuz of UNESCO and of the University of Santo Tomas and Sir Voltaire de Leon of Rizal Society of Ontario.

 

The three-day affair will coincide with the First Convention of the International Federation of Knights of Rizal (IFKOR) which will be held simultaneously.

 

Venue:   Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre, Mississauga, Ont.

  

Date:   September 11-13, 2008

 

Theme:   “Rizal in the 21st Century TechnoWorld”

 

Objective: To identify and establish a concrete link between Rizalian Principles and  

Practical Applications of those principles

 

Messages:

 

  • “Rizalism as a Cause: Its Meaning and Relevance in Today’s World” (Prof. Jean Q. Hall)

 

  • “The Challenges of the 21st Century to the Thoughts of Dr. Jose Rizal” (by Prof. Jose David Lapuz)

 

  • “Astounding Discoveries in the Life and Works of Rizal: Impact of a Personal Research” (by Sir Lucien Spittael)

 

  • “Rizal the Man: A  Scrutiny of the Psyche of a Hero” (by Sir Voltaire de Leon)

 

  • “Who Rizal is to a Non-Filipino: The Universality of Rizalism” (by Sir Don Brennock)

 

Workshop:  

 

A – Rizalian Principles – Determine and Define

B – Applications of Rizalian Principles – Give examples and  justify the connection

 

 

International Conference on Rizal