By Imelda Morales
Photos by Edel Santiago
The pilgrimage formally opened the celebrations for the Astrology Appreciation Month.
A short discussion on the life and works of
Don Honorio Lopez kicked off the day’s activities. Santiago gave out handouts
and showed everyone old books written/published by Lopez.
From the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, where Honorio Lopez used to perform, the group proceeded to Plaza Moriones in Tondo where Lopez’ monument is situated.
A wreath and yellow flower bouquets were laid at his monument to pay homage to Don Honorio Lopez as the proto-Filipino astrologer.
A true renaissance man, Don Honorio Lopez
was a writer, publisher, journalist, historian, essayist, lawyer, scientist,
public servant, playwright and astrologer, among others. As the first Filipino
film actor, he played the leading role in 1912 in the movie La Vida de Rizal on
the life of national hero Jose Rizal. It was the first movie produced in the
Philippines.
From the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, where Honorio Lopez used to perform, the group proceeded to Plaza Moriones in Tondo where Lopez’ monument is situated.
A wreath and yellow flower bouquets were laid at his monument to pay homage to Don Honorio Lopez as the proto-Filipino astrologer.
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| Astrology Friends Philippines paying homage to Honorio Lopez, the proto-Filipino astrologer. |
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| Astro Friends : Ime Morales, Cora Centeno, Resti Santiago, Mia Bustillos & Steffi Rodriguez |
Lopez also wrote the famous Kalendariong Tagalog, the very first Tagalog
almanac published by a Filipino.
He authored several biographies of national heroes and other publications like the Lunario ng Kapalaran (containing lunar positions) and Karunungang Lihim. Don Honorio Lopez died in 1958.
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