Thousands Defy Covid Risk in Manila to Attend Nazarene Feast
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Tens of thousands of people ignored government advice and flocked to the Philippines capital Manila on Saturday to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a statue that is believed to have healing powers.
An estimated 400,000 people have been through the city’s Quiapo district since 4 a.m. local time, Lieutenant Colonel Carlo Magno Manuel, spokesman for the Manila Police District, told reporters. Because of coronavirus restrictions, only 400 visitors at a time were allowed inside the church where the statue stands.