A lost hero with living followers.

This was taken a few months back. We went to this Rizalista community - the only one in the known Philippine community i think - in Batangas and i had to take shots. Again, this is one of them.

We were observing the culture of the community. From the moment we stepped onto the boats that transported us there to the time we left, there was only one thing that could be said about these Rizalistas - determined. Who wouldve believed that such a religion exists? a religion that worships a fallen hero who is believed to have descended from divine ancestral roots? The next question that could probably be asked would be why or how, but still, it all boils down to just plain 'What?!"

How else are they determined? Rizal shrines? A Rizal temple? Rizal dedicated worship and beliefs? regulations even? In fact, while we were entering their temple, our lady friends werent allowed to go in. First of all because they werent wearing "proper filipino-spanish clothing" and next was probably because of their femininity.

It's strange, really, if you think about it. All this time, such a cause exists and is still pretty much determined to keep on living amidst a repugnant belief - people even. I guess, for some, it says a lot about these Rizalistas.