As it was already mentioned, holidays in the capital of the Philippines are celebrated on a large scale. One of the most interesting events in the city is Aliwan Fiesta, which takes place in mid-April. At this time, the coastal quarter of Pasay, its streets are the venues of the festival, is transformed, presenting a colourful spectacle. It's all because of a bright costumed parade, beautifully dressed carnival participants are riding the same beautifully decorated carts. In addition to the carnival, visitors of the fiesta take part in competitions (including the competition for the title of the most beautiful girl of the carnival), musical open-air concerts and a huge fair, where you can buy real works of art created by local artists.
Black Nazarene holiday, or Black Nazarene, is the name of one of the most honoured Christian holidays in the Philippines. During the parade, people are carrying the black statue of Christ through the streets of the city. They start at Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene Church and go throughout the Quiapo neighbourhood. Annually, about five hundred thousand people come to the capital of the Philippines to see the colourful religious procession. The relic (that is, the black statue of Christ) is sacred to Filipinos, it is also believed that attending the feast of the supplicant can cure all diseases. Of course, it is necessary to love Jesus Christ sincerely in the heart and to repent.
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