It is just some few steps, but it’ll take you some minutes, depending on the number of visitors who like to knock on the altar behind the bars and make a wish for themselves and for their families.
They say that this Señor Sto. Niño answers one’s wishes, no wonder a lot of his devotees really took time in lining up and following the trail to the altar.
Here are some of the photos that I took on my way to the altar:
They say that if you have broken replicas of saint, it is safe to put it all here instead of throwing them away or keeping them in you houses. I dunno why, but I saw quite a lot of them there, old saint replicas, broken rosaries and old Bibles.
Aside from the altar, you can enjoy the wonderful colors of people around this eye-catching church of Tondo, Manila – don’t be afraid just be cautious.
Visitors can buy some colored wishing candles at a very affordable price. Or one’s can buy those who have human figures, though a little creepy, I think.
And if your stomach quench, enjoy some local delicacies such as suman and kalamay that can be bought at a very friendly price.
I hope if you have some time, feel free to explore Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish, the center of religion here in Tondo, Manila.
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