Apr 08 2026RELIGION
When Faith Meets Crowds: The Hidden Choices Behind the Black Nazarene Procession
Every January, Manila turns into a sea of people pulling a centuries-old wooden statue through its streets. The Traslación procession draws crowds so big that struggling forward feels like swimming against a tide. For many, touching the Black Nazarene—or even just brushing a handkerchief against it—
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