WATCH: Black Nazarene image passes by Manila City Hall

MANILA, Philippines — Devotees of the Black Nazarene on Wednesday struggled to get aboard the “andas” or carriage of the image to wipe their towels as it passed by the Manila City Hall at around 9:45 a.m.

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Throngs of devotees could be seen joining the procession and attempting to jump on the “andas” to wipe their towels on the venerated image.

The carriage left the Quirino Grandstand at 5 a.m. and started making its way to Quiapo Church.

Millions of devotees are expected to join the procession. /muf