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The feast of Santo Niño, observed every third Sunday of January, is a colorful celebration of faith that dates back five centuries ago.
Historical accounts say that the first Santo Niño statue in the Philippines was a gift from the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan to the local chieftain of Limasawa in Cebu, Raja Kulambu and his chief consort, Hara Humamay when he landed there in April 1521.
Today, the image of Santo Niño can be found in most households in the country. Devotees bring out their images of the Christ child for renewed blessings during the procession and mass.
These photos were taken at Sto Niño Church in Tondo, Manila.
Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
VERA Files is a nonstock, nonprofit, independent media organization. Founded in March 2008, it is published by veteran Filipino journalists taking a deeper look into current Philippine issues. Vera is Latin for “true.”
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