Friday, January 6, 2012

PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS #1: FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE


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FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE
2nd week of January/Quiapo, Manila City

The feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, which is celebrated every 9th day of January is joined by millions of devotees around the country who believed that by continuing their yearly "Panata", the Black Nazarene will grant their prayers and keep them and their loved ones safe from all kinds of calamities, whether natural or man-made.  (Photography by Rodolfo A. Sabayton)
Source:  DOT website

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