This Day
reminisces the greatness of Filipinos that had the urge to fight during World
War II. It is commemorated every 9th day of April in the Philippines.
The day of Valor is considered as Public Holiday. There are small parades that
happens in every municipality in the Philippines to acclaim the Araw ng
Kagitingan. But actually, the main event of this day is the speech of the
President to commemorate the heroism of the Filipinos and Americans.
Its
main purpose of this day is to honor the heroism of the Filipino and American
Soldiers when the Japanese People attempted to own the Philippines during World
War II. According to Timeanddate.Com 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese, and Americans
were forced to surrender by Major General Edward P. King at dawn on April 9. At that day, soldiers were
forced to hike to Camp O’Donnell in San Fernando, that was about 145 kilometers.
It is known as Bataan Death March for the reason of many people dying due to
starvation and dehydration.
Despite all of the weakness and defeat, they stood
strong and emerged to fight for the country. Araw ng Kagitingan the Day of Valor is to pay tribute for the heroes
of Bataan who stood strong against Japan.
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