This year’s altar mayor decoration for the 9 January festivities at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene was completed by 24 expert florists and volunteers who joined forces to beautify the sacred space.
• 120 bundles of red carnations
• 100 bundles of yellow carnations
• 140 pieces of yellowin
• 30 bundles of gypsophila
• 60 stems of cut phalaenopsis
• 40 bundles of wonder yellow
• 80 packs of amaranthus yellow
• 40 bundles of silver dollar
• Mokara orchids
• Red Ecuadorian roses
Additional materials:
• 600 pieces of rosal leaves
• 70 pieces of honey lemon leaves
• 15 boxes of floral foam
• 3 packs of tubes
• 5 packs of sticks
• 7 packs of scotch tape
• 2 rolls of straw tali
• 6 rolls of chicken wire
• 6 pieces of 3x2x12 clean dry wood
• 2 kilos of alambre
• 2 guntuckers
• 2 bala tuckers
The meticulous preparations reflect the devotion and dedication poured into the annual celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.