1. Old folks say that Catholic fiestas are celebrated to express their

gratitude to the Lord through the intercession of the saints for a

fruitful year.

2. The procession on the Feast of the Black Nazarene takes place

every year on the 9th of January.

3. Thousands of devotees come to Quiapo to partake in the

Traslacion, the procession to commemorate the transfer of the Black

Nazarene image from Intramuros to Quiapo Church.

4. Absolutely, Traslacion is one of my most favorite religious

celebrations in the country.

5. It is my belief that festivities like the Traslacion should be

regarded as cultural identity markers of different races.

FACT OR OPINIONS


#RESPECT​