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Quiapo, Manila

Quiapo is a well known part of old Manila and a place which offers cheap prices on items ranging from electronics to magic amulets. Quiapo is also famous for the Black Nazarene. Thousands of men parade through the streets to touch the statue where it is supposed to produce miraculous effects. A number of faithful usually collapse in a faint during the ritual, and some have even died.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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