Julian Felipe Day is observed on January 28 every year, aimed at remembering the composer and revolutionary, Julián Reyes Felipe. Julián Reyes Felipe was born in Cavite Nuevo. He had the nickname “Master”, he was a dedicated music teacher and composer. He was selected by President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First Philippine Republic.
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History and Significance
The birth anniversary of Julian R. Felipe is celebrated on January 28. Julian R. Felipe composed the national anthem ‘Lupang Hinirang.’ He was born to Justo Felipe and Victoria Reyes in 1861 in Cavite City. He also composed masterpieces such as ‘Aurora,’ ‘Amorita Danza’ (‘Early Morning Danza’), ‘Cintas y Flores’ (‘Ribbons and Flowers’), ‘Motete al Santisimo’ (‘Motet to the Most Holy’), and ‘Reina de Cavite’ (‘Queen of Cavite’), a hymn to the Virgin Mary.
Felipe died on October 2, 1944. On September 1, 1994, the Congress of the Philippines proclaimed the day of January 28 as Julian Felipe Day under Republic Act 7805.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 28 | Sunday |
| 2025 | January 28 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | January 28 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | January 28 | Thursday |
| 2028 | January 28 | Friday |
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FAQs
Julián Reyes Felipe was born in Cavite Nuevo on January 28, 1861.