5.5 Million Barefoot Devotees Joined Black Nazarene “Traslacion”

An estimated 5.5 million barefoot devotees joined the Black Nazarene procession or the “Traslacion” on Friday, January 9, 2015 and paraded with the century-old icon of Jesus Christ through Manila, ahead of Pope Francis visit to the country, considered as Asia’s bastion of Christianity. The Filipino devotees showcased their fervent displya of devotion, chanting “Viva!” … Read more

Black Nazarene Feast 2014 Procession (Traslacion) Photos & Videos

The Philippines traditional procession of the statue of the Black Nazarene started at around 7:00 A.M. at Quirino Granstand on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Thousands of devotees flocked to the area trying to reach the image of the Nazareno. Watch the video of the Black Nazarene Procession (Traslacion): The devotees were getting more uncontrollable at … Read more

PNP Releases Safety Tips for Black Nazarene Devotees (Jan. 9 Fiesta)

The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued and released the safety tips for the devotees of the Black Nazarene for the celebration of the annual fiesta this coming Monday, January 9, 2014. The annual celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila is expected to draw huge number of visitors. The authorities in the … Read more

UP Manila Suspends Classes on January 9 for Black Nazarene Feast

The University of the Philippines Manila Campus announced that the January 9, 2014 classes are suspended at all levels in anticipation of the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila. The Office of the Chancellor of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila announced the suspension through UP Manila’s Memorandum No. CMBA 2014-001. According … Read more

Black Nazarene Procession 2013 Traffic Advisory

Feast of Black Nazarene MMDA Route

The Translacion 2013 Procession of the Black Nazarene this coming January 9, 2013 at the Quiapo Church is one of the most well-attended fiesta in Metro Manila. MMDA have already released the route and traffic advisory for the upcoming celebration with the Grand Procession that will start at the Quirino Grandstand at around 7:00 onwards. … Read more

Black Nazarene Fest Preparations Underway

Quiapo Black Nazarene Fiesta

The Feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the well-attended fiesta celebrations in the Philippines due to the millions of devotees flocking to the most popular church in Manila, the Quiapo Church. The organizers of this year’s Feast of the Black Nazarene were already preparing for the highly-anticipated celebrations. They will be using forklift … Read more

Black Nazarene Stampede Video at Quirino Grandstand

Black Nazarene Feast

An estimated 8 million devotees flocked to celebrate with the Annual Feast of the Black Nazarene today January 9, 2011. An unexpected incident happened when the railings which served as barricade collapsed during the procession at Quirino Grandstand. According to the initial report most of the victims were hurt and wounded but there is no … Read more

Black Nazarene Procession Terror Threat Confirmed by Pres. PNoy

Black Nazarene Procession

The national government of the Philippines through President PNoy confirmed that there is a terror treat for tomorrow’s Black Nazarene procession. The procession which will be held tomorrow January 9, 2012 must be done in extreme care. President Benigno Aquino III was quoted as saying that “I am sad that terrorists want to disrupt ability … Read more