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Black Nazarene procession draws 1.5 million to Manila

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Filipino Roman Catholic devotees climb the carriage to kiss and rub with their towels the image of the Black Nazarene. Manila, Philippines, Monday 9 January 2017.Image copyright AP

Around 1.5 million devotees have turned out for a huge annual Roman Catholic procession which is taking place in Manila.

Each year, a centuries-old wooden statue of Jesus Christ, called The Black Nazarene, is paraded through the Philippine capital.

This year, police and foreign embassies have advised attendees to be on alert for possible terror attacks.

The Black Nazarene and cross on a carriage, surrounded by thousands of devotees. 9 January 2017, Manila, Philippines.Image copyright AP
Image caption The dark wood statue of the Black Nazarene is thought to have been brought to the Philippines by missionaries from Mexico in 1606.
Huge crowds of Filipino devotees jostle to reach the statue of the Black Nazarene during the procession in Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright EPA
Image caption Charred, it survived a fire that destroyed the ship that carried it, as well as later earthquakes and World War Two bombings - making some think it has miraculous powers.
Thousands of Filipino devotees carry the statue of the Black Nazarene during the annual religious procession in Manila. 9 January 2017.Image copyright AFP
Image caption The statue began its tour of the city early in the morning at the Quirino Grandstand.
Huge crowds pack the Jones Bridge as the statue passes across it. Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright EPA
Image caption The procession will arrive at the city's Quiapo Church by the evening. The statue is also paraded on Good Friday.
Filipino Roman Catholic devotees cling to the cross as it is paraded. Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright AP
Image caption As the procession - called the traslacion - makes its way through the city, people scramble over each other to touch the statue, believing it will bring them fortune and good health.
A devotee (centre) is carried by colleagues after collapsing due to exhaustion. 9 January 2017, Manila, Philippines.Image copyright AFP
Image caption The event results in many injuries every year - this man collapsed from exhaustion.
A young woman is carried aloft and away from the crush by the crowd. Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright EPA
Image caption A young woman is carried aloft and out of the crush by the crowd.
A fire hose douses the crowd with water. Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright Reuters
Image caption Volunteer fire fighters douse the crowd with water to cool them down.
Special Action Force policemen on the roof of a building in Manila, Philippines (9 Jan 2017)Image copyright Reuters
Image caption Security is tight along the route, with officials warning that extremists may attempt to avenge the death of Islamist militant leader Mohammad Jaafar Maguid. He was killed by police last week.
Long-exposure photograph showing huge crowds around the carriage. Manila, Philippines, 9 January 2017.Image copyright EPA
Image caption Thousands of police have lined the route, jamming mobile phone signals and banning guns, drones and backpacks from the area.
Filipino families push prams, one of which contains a child and two others replicas of the statue. Manila, Philippines. 9 January 2017.Image copyright AFP
Image caption About 80% of Filipinos are adherents of Roman Catholicism, which some combine with local superstitions and folk traditions.

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