The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, through its newly-inaugurated Sentro Rizal, invites you to "RIZAL @160 TULARAWAN: Digital Art Contest 2021 for Overseas Filipino Youth in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160th Birth Anniversary."

Background:

The Philippines’ national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861. Every year, the country celebrates his birth anniversary by remembering his life and works. Considered to be a renaissance man, Dr. Jose Rizal spent his life dabbling in different fields such as the sciences, visual arts, journalism, and sports. However, it was his creative and timeless literary works that truly connected with his countrymen and changed the course of Philippine history. For Rizal’s 160th birth anniversary, the National Commission for Culture and the Art’s Sentro Rizal wishes to highlight two artistic fields that our national hero specialized in: visual arts and literature. With the aim of urging the Filipino youth to reflect on the relevance of Rizal to the present time, Sentro Rizal is launching a digital arts contest for Overseas Filipino youth that will draw inspiration from Rizal’s poems.

The contest is open to Overseas Filipinos ages 18 to 35.

Interested participants may contact Ms. Elaine Justine L. Aldaya, Cultural Officer, at 1-808-525-7628 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the contest mechanics and other useful information.

The deadline for the submission of entries is at 11:59 PM Philippine Standard Time on October 15, 2021. Winning entries will be announced in December in time for the celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and Rizal Day.