The image of the Black Nazarene arrived at the doorstep of the San Sebastian Church at the Pasaje del Carmen for the traditional 'Dungaw" rite at around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9 as part of the Traslacion this year.

The traditional "Dungaw" rite was revived this year following the return of the grand procession after three years since the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a report from RH reporter Val Gonzalez, at around 3 PM the Black Nazarene momentarily stopped at the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian to ‘meet’ with the image of Nuestra Señora del Carmen.

Also known as "La Mirata," the Dungaw Rites serve as a poignant display of maternal love, inviting reflection and prayer on the journey towards the ultimate destination - to be with Mary and her Son the Nazarene.

EARLIER: ‘Bulto’ ng mga deboto ang naghihintay sa ‘Dungaw’ o simbolikong pagkikita nina Birheng Maria at Poong Nazareno sa Plaza del Carmen sa San Sebastian Church sa lungsod ng Maynila. | via Val Gonzales @dzrh5, DZRH News#Nazareno2024 #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/Rokq4VeIj5

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The image of Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian was placed on a stage connected to the church.

An ocean of devotees sang “Our Father” during the Dungaw rites while others chanted "Viva! Via!" as the carriage approached the San Sebastian Church.

This marked the 8th “Dungaw” following its revival in the 2014 Traslacion.