PHILIPPINES: MANILA: STATUE OF THE BLACK NAZARENE (2)

The video describes the annual procession of the Black Nazarene statue from St. John the Baptist Church. Thousands of devotees gather, believing in the statue's miraculous powers. Despite the heat and risk of stampede, many attempt to touch the statue or its guiding rope. The statue, crafted by an unknown Mexican sculptor in 1606, is brought out only twice a year. The event requires significant crowd control due to the large number of attendees.

What measures were taken to control the crowd during the procession?

Who created the statue of the Black Nazarene and when was it bought?