Churches in Manila to Visit for Simbang Gabi

9 Churches in Manila to Visit for Simbang Gabi

by The Click List

'Simbang Gabi' (Night Mass) is a Christmas tradition of hearing mass for nine consecutive days, December 16 to December 24, and is widely practiced in the country by the Catholics. Also called 'Misa de Gallo' (Spanish for 'Rooster's Mass'), Simbang Gabi is traditionally held as a novena of dawn Masses, but Churches also have anticipated Masses held during the previous night.

This tradition traces back during the Spanish era as dawn Masses for the farmers before they begin their work early in the morning. Now, almost every Church (if not all) in Manila that celebrate Simbang Gabi have food stalls awaiting hungry parishioners after celebrating Mass--Christmas favorites such as puto bumbong and bibingka are made fresh and served hot, paired best with hot coffee and tsokolate. Another tradition practiced by many parishioners is to make a wish after completing all nine days of Simbang Gabi.

Manila On A Budget - Free Activities to Try in the Metro

Manila on a Budget: Free (or nearly free) things to do in the Metro

by The Click List

Whoever coined the term “there’s no free lunch” wasn’t searching hard enough. Because there is such a thing and you can have it right here in Manila.

In this article, we list the many fun, surprising, and enlightening activities you can do in the metro without shelling out a single cent. Also included are more things to do for those who are on a strict budget (you won't go beyond P100, we promise!). Read on, cheapskates, and we hope you enjoy Manila's gratis entertainment soon!

Visita Iglesia - Churches in Manila to Pray this Holy Week

Visita Iglesia Itinerary: Seven Churches in Manila to Pray at This Holy Week

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 Visita Iglesia (Church Visitation) is the Catholic tradition of praying the fourteen stations of the cross in seven different churches during Holy Week. Pre-war, Visita Iglesia was done in Intramuros' seven churches. After earthquakes and warfare destroyed five of the seven original churches, it has been acceptable to recite the prayers in other churches.

   

If you're planning to do your Visita Iglesia within Manila this coming Holy Week, you might want to put these seven beautiful and historical churches in your itineraries.