Himno al Trabajo
Himno al trabajo (Filipino: Dalit sa Paggawa; English: "Hymn to Labor") is a poem written by Dr. José Rizal. The poem was requested by his friends from Lipa, Batangas, in January 1888 in reaction to the Becerra Law, and to address the hardships of Lipenos.[1]
| by José Rizal | |
| First published in | 1888 |
|---|---|
Dedicated to Lipenos
The hymn was a poem praising Lipenos, who were working hard for the country. The poem is composed of conversations by men, women and children in praise of men who making a living in agriculture. The song also states that agriculture is the solution to poverty and the road to progress.
References
- "Himno Al Trabajo por José Rizal y Alonso". KapitBisig.
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