Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, Quezon
From beliefs to culture to everyday living, and from waking-up to sleeping and waking-up again, the influence of the Spaniards to the Filipinos cannot be denied. This includes the influence on religion. The influence is so strong that tourist destination has become synonymous to religious destination. To complete one's tour, he/she is obliged to visit a Catholic church building, or a religious relic, or a shrine. This makes the town of Lucban in Quezon no exception. The town boasts among its attractions the Roman Catholic church at the town center and the Ascending Christ popularly known as the "Kamay ni Hesus". While the Catholic Church is easily located a block away from the town plaza, the Ascending Christ is five minutes away from the municipal building. Because it is located at the top of a hill, one needs to climb 300 steps or more just to see clearly and feel the statue sculpted by Mr. Bernardo Caber. Because of the height of its location, those with weak hearts ...
