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Feast of the Black Nazarene

January 9 · Manila, Metro Manila

Celebrated at the heart of Manila in Quiapo, this annual feast honors the centuries-old statue of the Black Nazarene. Millions of barefoot devotees from across the metropolis and beyond join the procession, making it one of the largest single-day religious gatherings in Asia.

Philippines Festivals Feast of the Black Nazarene

Month

January

Province

Metro Manila

Region

NCR

Category

Featured

Date

January 9

Patron

Black Nazarene

Festival Themes

religious

Location

Feast of the Black Nazarene is held in Manila, Metro Manila, in the NCR region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Manila itself.

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