VOICED : Multitudes adoran al Nazareno negro

The video covers the Black Nazarene procession in Manila, a significant Catholic event where devotees gather to touch the statue of Jesus. The statue, originally from Mexico, has a storied history and is central to Filipino Catholicism. This year, prayers were dedicated to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The video also highlights the influence of Spanish colonization on the religious landscape of the Philippines, where 80% of the population is Catholic.

What is the main activity of the devotees during the Black Nazarene festival?

• They offer flowers to the statue.

• They sing hymns all day.

• They wait to touch the statue.

• They light candles around the statue.

Where was the Black Nazarene statue originally sculpted?

• Spain

• Philippines

• Mexico

• Italy

What event caused the Black Nazarene statue to darken?

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A fire on the ship

• A flood in Manila

To whom were the prayers dedicated during this year's procession?

• Victims of a recent earthquake

• Victims of a flood

• Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

• Victims of a volcanic eruption

What percentage of Filipinos are Catholics?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 90%