Every year thousands of devotees from all walks of life come to the district of Quiapo to take part in the procession to fulfil their “panata” (vow) to the Black Nazarene. People who join in the procession walk barefooted as a sign of humility. The procession started with a celebration of the Holy Mass at the Quirino Grandstand. After the Mass, the throng of devotees started … Continue reading Feast of the Black Nazarene
Many Filipinos called this church as “The Manila Cathedral”, but its official name is The Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It is the Official seat of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. The cathedral was damaged and destroyed several times since the original cathedral was built in 1581. The present structure was the eighth church built on the site and was completed in 1958. … Continue reading The Manila Cathedral
San Agustin Church is a Catholic church located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros and run by Augustinian Order of Priests in the Philippines. The present church was actually a third church constructed on the site, the first having been completed in 1571. Aside from its historical value, its baroque architecture was cited by UNESCO as World heritage Site together with other Baroque Churches in … Continue reading San Agustin Church
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is popularly known as the Quiapo Church. It is located in the central district of Manila and is the official home of the 17th Century image of the Black Nazarene Image of Jesus Christ. Every January, thousands of devotees flock to this church to pay homage to the image believed to be miraculous. During the Church’s feast day, … Continue reading Basilica of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo
The Fort Is an old Spanish fortress located at the heart of Intramuros in Manila. It was built in 1571 by Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. This Spanish stronghold was the site of many historical events in our history and today, it’s among the main tourist destination in the Philippines. Its attractions includes antique war canons, WWII artillery and underground tunnels, Spanish dungeon, and … Continue reading Fort Santiago
Aliwan Festival is the mother of all Philippine Festivals. It is an annual competition of all the festivals in the country. The competition includes a parade of giant floats, street dancing competition and a beauty pageant. Every participant brought along with them their colourful native costumes and intricately designed floats that represent their province’s most popular festivals. The street dancing competition held at Quirino Grandstand … Continue reading Aliwan Festival 2012
Paco Park is actually a former municipal cemetery built to serve as a burial ground for the Spanish elites and rich Filipinos during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines. Finished in 1820, the park has three level niches formed in a circular manner which at the same time, served as the cemetery’s perimeter fence. On top of these circular niches is a walkway that also … Continue reading Paco Park
The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas (UST), is considered to be one of the premier catholic university in the Philippines. It was established through the efforts of Bishop Miguel de Benavides, the third Archbishop of Manila sometime in 1645. The original entrance to the university is the Arch of the Centuries, whose ruins (facing the Main Building) were part of the original created in 1611, while the replica … Continue reading University of Santo Tomas
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