Mhon Montenegro

Viva Senor Jesus Nazareno🙏

Feast of the Black Nazarene, a miraculous statue of Jesus Christ carrying his cross, is one of the most popular religious celebrations in the Philippines. Every January 9 thousands of people join the celebrations in Quiapo Manila and Cagayan de Oro City, where the replica of the original statue is located.

The Black Nazarene represents Christ’s passion and suffering, and through the centuries it has become the Filipino people’s symbol of struggle and faith. Devotees have experienced numerous instances of answered prayers and miracles, making the devotion to the Black Nazarene one of the strongest spiritual and religious phenomena in the country.

It is said that the Black Nazarene was carved by an unknown Mexican sculptor from a dark wood in the 16th century in Mexico and then transported via galleon from Acapulco, Mexico to the Philippines on May 31, 1606. According to some stories, a fire that broke out inside the ship reached the statue and blackened even more the image.

It was brought by a group of Augustinian Recollect missionaries who brought it to the Church of San Juan Bautista in Bagumbayan (Saint John the Baptist Church at Luneta). After a couple of years, the Black Nazarene was moved to a bigger church near the area.

On January 9, 1767, the image of the Black Nazarene was transferred (Traslacion) to Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene) whose patron is also John the Baptist. Since that time, the annual feast day has been celebrated by millions of devotees thronging to touch the icon and lasting for around 20 hours.

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Every year, I grow a little stronger, a little wiser, and a lot braver. Happy Birthday to me!

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"Collect moments, not things."

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"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving."

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"Travel far, travel often, and travel without regrets".

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"Laughter is brightest where food and friends are best".

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"A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you."

📍 Coron Island Palawan Philippines

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No matter where you are in the world it is always fun to visit the local Chinatown. When you are in Manila you get to visit the worlds largest Chinatown and it is a whole lot of sights, sounds, smells and people. You can experience all the shopping and the food stalls, cafe's and restaurants.

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What do Chinese lanterns symbolize?

The lanterns can symbolize the people letting go of their past selves and getting new ones, which they will let go of the next year. The lanterns are almost always red to symbolize good fortune. The festival acts as an Uposatha day on the Chinese calendar.

📍Lucky Chinatown Mall Philippines

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"Photography is the art of capturing moments".

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