Traslacion 2024 has achieved a new record.
On Tuesday, January 9, the traditional procession of the Black Nazarene in the Philippine capital city of Manila called ‘Traslacion’ returned after taking a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traslacion began in the wee hours of Tuesday as the covered carriage, where the Black Nazarene has been placed upon, left Quirino Grandstand in Luneta at 4:45 am.
It then went on a route that traversed its usual thoroughfares like Padre Burgos Street, Ayala Boulevard, Arlegui Street, and inner roads in the Quiapo district.
Just as it reached Arlegui, a rope pulling the wagon snapped, causing a delay in the procession. The rope had since been returned to the Quiapo church for safekeeping.
Another hurdle was the slight tilting of the wagon as devotees flock to reach a portion of the cross that was left exposed. Despite that, it was still able to continue to make its way back to the church.
The carriage also made a stop near the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian for the return of the traditional rite of ‘Dungaw’ or when the Black Nazarene meets the Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian.
At around 7:45 pm on Tuesday, the Black Nazarene made its return to Quiapo church.
According to the church’s timer, the Nazarene returned after exactly 14 hours, 59 minutes, and 10 seconds.
That is a feat in itself, as the previous Translacion back in 2020 clocked in 16 hours before the carriage made its way back to Quiapo.