To The Filipino Youth

IC-ACSCGroup II

• In April, 1877, Rizal, then nearly sixteen, matriculated in the University of Santo Tomas as a medical student.

• Suddenly he blossomed out into wider than the walls of his school.

• He submitted a poem for the poetry contest which had been organized for Filipinos by the “ Manila Lyceum of Art and literature.

• Liceo Artistico Literario is a society or a group of literary men and artist.

• He man the first prize, Composed of a feather-shaped Silver Pen and a Diploma.

• Rizal was only eighteen years od age when he write the poem “ To the Filipino Youth” (1879)

• This poem was strikingly different from any had before written. He had frequently depicted the renowned Spanish explorers and kings and generals, until Spanish hearts must have been thrilled.

• Rizal Dedicated This poem not only for the youth of his time or the generation after them but to all Filipino Youth. He wants to remit us that we are the future of this Motherland.

To the Philippine Youth

• Unfold, oh timid flower! 

• Lift up your radiant brow,This day, Youth of my native strand! Your abounding talents showResplendently and grand,Fair hope of my Motherland! 

• Soar high, oh genius great,And with noble thoughts fill their mind;The honor's glorious seat,May their virgin mind fly and findMore rapidly than the wind.

• Descend with the pleasing lightOf the arts and sciences to the plain,Oh Youth, and break forthrightThe links of the heavy chainThat your poetic genius enchain.

• See that in the ardent zone,The Spaniard, where shadows stand,Doth offer a shining crown,With wise and merciful handTo the son of this Indian land.

• You, who heavenward riseOn wings of your rich fantasy,Seek in the Olympian skiesThe tenderest poesy,More sweet than divine honey;

• You of heavenly harmony,On a calm unperturbed night,Philomel's match in melody,That in varied symphonyDissipate man's sorrow's blight;

• You at th' impulse of your mindThe hard rock animateAnd your mind with great pow'r consignedTransformed into immortal stateThe pure mem'ry of genius great;

• And you, who with magic brushOn canvas plain captureThe varied charm of Phoebus,Loved by the divine Apelles,And the mantle of Nature;

• Run ! For genius' sacred flameAwaits the artist's crowningSpreading far and wide the fameThroughout the sphere proclaimingWith trumpet the mortal's nameOh, joyful, joyful day,The Almighty blessed beWho, with loving eagernessSends you luck and happiness.

Finale de informe(end of report)

• Name of participantsMonsod, Andrean Solomon, Paul , Jr.Arenas, Irene Sordilla, ManolitoLectana, ReyshellTorres, Richard