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The Mystery of the Black Nazarene

The Mystery of the Black Nazarene

by Jane Dacumos on May 21, 2012
The Black Nazarene, known to devotees in Spanish as Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Filipino: Mahal na Itim na Nazareno; English: "Our Father Jesus [the] Nazarene") is a life-sized, dark wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, believed to be miraculous by many Filipino Catholics.
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The Revelry of the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo

The Revelry of the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo

by Jane Dacumos on May 21, 2012
The Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.
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The Great Festivals of Zamboanga Del Sur

The Great Festivals of Zamboanga Del Sur

by Rosevie Decio on May 19, 2012
Zamboanga del Sur is a province is a land known for its rich heritage, majestic natural attractions, and colourful festivals that showcase the uniqueness of its friendly, industrious people and its vibrant, colourful culture. These festivals are celebrated throughout the year, featuring lots of dancing, parades, feasts, and competitions, with people from all over the country being invited to join in the merriment.
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