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 should not attempt to climb the hill where the sculpture is located or, if it cannot be avoided, avoid climbing the hill in a rush. At any rate, there are huts in the mid-climb.
For those who cannot climb, there is a church building below that can provide not only a shade but also a place for prayers and lighting candles especially for the devotees.
It is also a must that ladies avoid wearing skimpy clothings. The caretakers are very strict reasoning that the place is a holy. Hence, they provide for a shoal for rent.
Lucban is a rural town 160 kilometers away from Manila via Lucena City or 133 kilometers via Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan route.
The travel to Lucban is worth the time as the lush and green roadside provides a refreshing site. The roads are also good except for those located in Tayabas and Lucban proper which are very narrow. There are also no ample parking spaces especially for big cars. The suggestion is: As much as possible, book at the resorts.
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 should not attempt to climb the hill where the sculpture is located or, if it cannot be avoided, avoid climbing the hill in a rush. At any rate, there are huts in the mid-climb.
For those who cannot climb, there is a church building below that can provide not only a shade but also a place for prayers and lighting candles especially for the devotees.
It is also a must that ladies avoid wearing skimpy clothings. The caretakers are very strict reasoning that the place is a holy. Hence, they provide for a shoal for rent.
Lucban is a rural town 160 kilometers away from Manila via Lucena City or 133 kilometers via Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan route.
The travel to Lucban is worth the time as the lush and green roadside provides a refreshing site. The roads are also good except for those located in Tayabas and Lucban proper which are very narrow. There are also no ample parking spaces especially for big cars. The suggestion is: As much as possible, book at the resorts.
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