Rizal Monument lights up in France's colors
MANILA, Philippines - After the horrendous series of attacks in Paris, the world has come together to show their support and solidarity, including the Philippines.
Tourism Philippines recently shared a photo of Rizal Monument beaming with colors of France's flag. The photo includes a caption, "Philippines honors France."
Following the attacks, countries have lit up their most iconic landmarks to show respect to the victims of the attacks - Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Australia, US cities and other countries in Asia.
Wembley Stadium is illuminated with the colours of the French Flag. #Prayforparis #ParisAttack pic.twitter.com/s4s880SG66
— Danny Colligan (@dgregas1) November 14, 2015
Tonight #Brazil's "Christ the Redeemer" statue shows support for #France #Paris #Prayers4Paris pic.twitter.com/QCBTgDkoD0
— Deke Bridges (@dekebridges) November 14, 2015
One World Trade Center displaying the French colors tonight. pic.twitter.com/8LRMfTbxcF
— Brendon Geoffrion (@tv_brendon) November 14, 2015
Tonight our sails will be lit in blue, white and red, in solidarity with the people of #France. pic.twitter.com/wSEFWEI3OL
— Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse) November 14, 2015
The French capital came under a series of attacks in restaurants, bars, sports stadium Stade de France and concert hall Bataclan Theater on November 14. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed responsibility for the attacks,which killed 129 people.
Days before the Paris massacre, an attack was launched in Beirut capital, claiming 43 lives.
