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Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno: The first hours
Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno: The first hours
Scenes from Traslacion on January 9, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Scenes from Traslacion on January 9, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The "traslacion" of Jesus Nazareno this year began almost exactly the same hour as last year, around 4:40 in the morning of January 9.
MANILA — The "traslacion" of Jesus Nazareno this year began almost exactly the same hour as last year, around 4:40 in the morning of January 9.
The carriage or andas was seen near Katigbak Drive, few steps away from Quirino Grandstand, by 4:50 a.m.
The carriage or andas was seen near Katigbak Drive, few steps away from Quirino Grandstand, by 4:50 a.m.
At 5:00 in the morning, the andas stopped for a moment before successfully maneuvering to Katigbak Drive.
At 5:00 in the morning, the andas stopped for a moment before successfully maneuvering to Katigbak Drive.
Twenty minutes later, the flow of the andas paused right at the center of Roxas Boulevard because of the intense movement of devotees who were trying to go near the image of Jesus Nazareno before it moved forward to Padre Burgos Street.
Twenty minutes later, the flow of the andas paused right at the center of Roxas Boulevard because of the intense movement of devotees who were trying to go near the image of Jesus Nazareno before it moved forward to Padre Burgos Street.
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The andas was stuck at Padre Burgos Street for more than an hour before it arrived in front of the National Museum of Anthropology by 7:27 a.m.
The andas was stuck at Padre Burgos Street for more than an hour before it arrived in front of the National Museum of Anthropology by 7:27 a.m.
Then, it traversed to Taft Avenue, going to Ayala Boulevard a few minutes before 8:00 a.m.
Then, it traversed to Taft Avenue, going to Ayala Boulevard a few minutes before 8:00 a.m.
Some of the devotees, like Violeta Buna and Julieta Concepcion, were content to just witness the image pass by in front of them.
Some of the devotees, like Violeta Buna and Julieta Concepcion, were content to just witness the image pass by in front of them.
They waited for almost five hours at Finance Road.
They waited for almost five hours at Finance Road.
"Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa Mahal na Poon kasi hirap na hirap ako sa buhay talaga. Tinulungan ako ng Mahal na Poon, hindi niya ako pinapabayaan. Kaya hanggang kaya ko, pinagbabawalan na ko ng mga anak ko, hindi ayaw ko magpapigil," Buna said.
"Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa Mahal na Poon kasi hirap na hirap ako sa buhay talaga. Tinulungan ako ng Mahal na Poon, hindi niya ako pinapabayaan. Kaya hanggang kaya ko, pinagbabawalan na ko ng mga anak ko, hindi ayaw ko magpapigil," Buna said.
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"Kahit hindi kami makalapit, 'yung mga problema namin malutas man lamang," Concepcion shared.
"Kahit hindi kami makalapit, 'yung mga problema namin malutas man lamang," Concepcion shared.
Together with her grandchildren, Josie Carmen, a long-time devotee of Jesus Nazareno, participated in the traslacion because of her gratefulness to Nazareno.
Together with her grandchildren, Josie Carmen, a long-time devotee of Jesus Nazareno, participated in the traslacion because of her gratefulness to Nazareno.
"Na-bedridden ako tapos last year na-stampede kami pero sa totoo lang napahiga ako kasama ko itong mga apo ko nadaganan na ko eh. Akala nung rescuer marami akong sugat, marami akong ano, pero nagtataka sila wala akong galos. Kamay ko na lang 'yung tinaas ko pero awa ng Diyos ito pa rin ako," Carmen shared.
"Na-bedridden ako tapos last year na-stampede kami pero sa totoo lang napahiga ako kasama ko itong mga apo ko nadaganan na ko eh. Akala nung rescuer marami akong sugat, marami akong ano, pero nagtataka sila wala akong galos. Kamay ko na lang 'yung tinaas ko pero awa ng Diyos ito pa rin ako," Carmen shared.
Meanwhile, Joel Calimlim complained he lost his wallet in the crowd, which contained some of his valuables, like I.D. and cash.
Meanwhile, Joel Calimlim complained he lost his wallet in the crowd, which contained some of his valuables, like I.D. and cash.
"'Yung wallet ko, mga ID ko, may pamasahe 'yun eh. Nagkasiksikan na. Nagulat ako nakabukas na 'yung bag ko. Pero andito 'yung cellphone dalawa, nagvi-video ako eh," Calimlim said.
"'Yung wallet ko, mga ID ko, may pamasahe 'yun eh. Nagkasiksikan na. Nagulat ako nakabukas na 'yung bag ko. Pero andito 'yung cellphone dalawa, nagvi-video ako eh," Calimlim said.
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Cardo Lopez, also a devotee, took the risk of moving near the andas and successfully grabbed the rope of Jesus Nazareno.
Cardo Lopez, also a devotee, took the risk of moving near the andas and successfully grabbed the rope of Jesus Nazareno.
"Mahirap talaga, ang daming taon. Lahat sabik sa ano, ilang taong nawala eh. Para sa pamilya ko, para sa sarili at partner ko. Nung ilang taon ako hindi nakasampa puro pangit nangyari sakin eh," Lopez shared.
"Mahirap talaga, ang daming taon. Lahat sabik sa ano, ilang taong nawala eh. Para sa pamilya ko, para sa sarili at partner ko. Nung ilang taon ako hindi nakasampa puro pangit nangyari sakin eh," Lopez shared.
Last year, authorities estimated that around 6.5 million devotees had participated in the Traslacion, which took a 3-year pause due to the pandemic.
Last year, authorities estimated that around 6.5 million devotees had participated in the Traslacion, which took a 3-year pause due to the pandemic.
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