2. CHAPTER II: CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA “Ah, tender childhood, lovely town, Rich town of my felicities.” - Jose Rizal
3. CALAMBA - the hero’s town 1876– When Rizal was 15, he wrote a poem “Un RecuerdoA Mi Pueblo” (In Memory of My Town) EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AYA – nurse maid 1865 – Concepcion died; this is the first sorrow of Jose CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA 01
4. DEVOTED SON OF CHURCH 3yrs. old – he joined family prayers 5yrs. old – he knew haltingly, the Spanish family bible FATHER LEONCIO LOPEZ – the town priest, he was respected by Rizal CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA 02
5. PILGRIMAGE TO ANTIPOLO JUNE 6, 1868 – Jose and his father went to Antipolo OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE Our Lady of Antipolo THE STORY OF THE MOTH CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA 03
6. 5yrs. old – Rizal made sketches USMAN – dog of Rizal TO MY FELLOW CHILDREN (Sa AkingMgaKababata) – wrote by Rizal when he was 8 years old; His first poem written in native language Php 2.00 – for Rizal’s manuscript of his first drama bought by the gobernadorcilloof Paete, Laguna CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA 04
9. Aid of Divine Providence RIZAL’S UNCLES WHO HELP HIM A LOT IN HIS DEVELOPMENT GREGORIO – reading of books JOSE – artistic ability MANUEL– develop his frail body CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA 05