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On January 9, millions of pilgrims
will head to Quiapo in Manila for
the Feast of the Black Nazarene,
which focuses on the statue of the
dark-skinned Jesus. The highlight
of the celebrations is a day-long
procession, called
Traslacion
, from
Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo
Church, during which many
worshippers squeeze their way
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EXPECTING
MIRACLES
through the crowd for close-
up encounters with the statue.
Devotees believe that if they’re
able to touch the Black Nazarene
or even just the rope used to pull
it, their prayers will be heard and a
miracle will happen in their lives.
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
