Devotees joining Traslacion urged to bring IDs, face mask
(FILE PHOTO) Devotees gathered in Quiapo, Manila, and nearby areas on Thursday, 2 January, to have their replicas of the “Jesus Nazareno,” also known as the Black Nazarene, blessed under a footbridge near Quiapo Church. The blessing of these replicas and the estandarte is part of the lead-up to the Black Nazarene feast on 9 January.
Aram Lascano
The administration of Quiapo Church urged devotees joining the Traslacion or the procession of the Jesus Nazareno to bring government-issues identification (ID) cards and face masks.
It also announced the following:
Know the positions of health and rescue team for emergency needs
Be alert on suspecting people, events, and things
Don’t bring crackers and deadly weapons
Don’t join the Translacion drunk
The Quiapo Church also advised devotees to avoid climbing onto the Jesus Nazareno andas or carriage.
Devotees are also encouraged to bring a clear plastic bag for their trash.
The Feast of the Jesus Nazareno is celebrated annually every 9 January and millions of devotees take part in religious procession or “Traslacion.”