National Heroes Day in the Philippines (heroes day philippines) is a national holiday in the Philippines which is celebrated every last Monday of August. This day is celebrated to commemorate the known and unknown heroes who fought for the country’s freedom and democracy.
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National Heroes Day in the Philippines 2015
National Heroes Day 2015 in the Philippines is an annual celebration which is celebrated every last Monday of August. This year’s National Heroes Day will be celebrated on August 31, 2015, a Monday.
To support this celebration, the Department of Education encourages all public and private schools to take part with this event and include these national heroes in classroom discussions and highlight their courage and patriotism.
Highlights
National Heroes Day is also celebrated in different countries around the world to give tribute to the brave men and women who fought for their country’s pride and sovereignty. In the Philippines, we also commemorate the heroes of the Philippine Revolution as they fought their way and battled with a number of colonizers who ruled the country for a number of years.
What is National Heroes Day in the Philippines?
National Heroes Day is celebrated as a commemoration to the numerous heroes who have sacrificed their lives in fighting for the country’s pride and sovereignty. This is an annual celebration which is held every last Monday of August.
Main Attractions
Wreath-laying ceremonies
Wreath-laying ceremonies are usually held during the National Heroes Day in the Philippines. This is done in the morning at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) and is mostly replicated in different cities and municipalities in the country.
Classroom discussion
The Department of Education encourages all public and private schools to include the national heroes in their discussion and re-acquaint their students with the courageous heroes who fought for the country’s freedom.
School’s head of Social Studies department are requested to make a report on the activities that they have initiated with regards to the celebration.
History of National Heroes Day in the Philippines
National Heroes day was advocated by a few historians and legislators who believe that there has been a gap in the memory of the Filipino people as many of the heroes were forgotten and their contributions were unacknowledged.
This day was actually programmed in order to give tribute to the national heroes who are not given special notice and may not be given a special day of commemoration like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.
Interesting Information
Initially, National Heroes Day was celebrated on November 30 and was held on the birthday of Andres Bonifacio. A few years ago, it was moved to the 4th Monday of August to pay tribute to the known and unknown men and women who sacrifice their lives for the countries’ freedom.
Recommendations
National Holiday in the Philippines: Please be guided that Independence Day is considered a National Holiday. All government offices are closed during this day.
Heavy Traffic: With the simultaneous celebrations for the National Heroes Day, expect heavy traffic on the day itself especially near the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Also, some roads might be closed to accommodate some of the programs. So, better look for an alternative route before leaving your homes.
Useful Information
Location: Nationwide. This event is celebrated in the whole country.
Date: National Heroes Day in the Philippines is held every last Monday of August. This year’s celebration (2015) will be held on August 25, Monday.
Fee: None