History is resplendent with great people and the tales of their greatness. To some, they have earned their place through self-aggrandizement, by treading a path that generally benefited their own deep-seated pleasures and agendas. To some, they found themselves as reluctant players, being throttled into the position not by their own volition, but through circumstance. And to a few, they have wilfully taken on their journey and burden, embracing the call for greatness not for the glorification of themselves, but rather, at the expense of their own lives for the sake of others. Of the last breed, did stem Jose Rizal. AngLahi presents, "Rizal, Atbp."- the story of Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero, as seen through the self-realization of a young Filipino American, Joey, and set in music, dance and a display of the rich Filipino culture. The story aspires to not only depict the events in Rizal's life, but also the influences that shaped him and the choices he made that defined his actions and his destiny. One of the first true global Filipinos, the depiction of his life takes us through his childhood - the early beginnings of his national pride, through his adult years in the Philippines and around the globe, his fruitful exile in Dapitan and also through his last few days which he valiantly embraced. To parallel Rizal's impressive biography, we find Joey who struggles through his own identity as a Filipino growing up in America where the dilemma is whether to be homogenized into the American society of today, or to stand firm on the pride and legacy of his Philippine roots as he navigates his own life ahead. "Rizal, Atbp." is not just a story, but a glimmer of hope for a brighter Filipino legacy.

It is a privilege to present you with this wonderful opportunity, an event which is so meaningful, that it inspires hope and courage among the Filipino community in America. On Summer 2012, AngLahi^TM will be presenting "Rizal, atbp.^TM" at three major cities in California. "Rizal, atbp.^TM" is the story of Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero, as seen through the self-realization of a young Filipino American, Joey, and set in music, dance and a display of the rich Filipino culture. The story aspires to not only depict the events in Rizal's life, but also the influences that shaped him and the choices he made that defined his actions and his destiny. One of the first true global Filipinos, the depiction of his life takes us through his childhood - the early beginnings of his national pride, through his adult years in the Philippines and around the globe, his fruitful exile in Dapitan and also through his last few days which he valiantly embraced. To parallel Rizal's impressive biography, we find Joey who struggles through his own identity as a Filipino growing up in America where the dilemma is whether to be homogenized into the American society of today, or to stand firm on the pride and legacy of his Philippine roots as he navigates his own life ahead. "Rizal, Atbp." is not just a story, but a glimmer of hope for a brighter Filipino legacy.