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AMULETS AND TALISMANS
The ‘Anting-Anting’ Culture in the Enchanted District: Quiapo's Plethora of Amulets and Talismans

CAMERA SHOPS AND HANDICRAFTS
Old But Alive and Enduring

CHINESE LUCKY CHARMS
Spellbound by ‘Red’ Culture: Quiapo's Chinese Lucky Charms

CANDLES
The Queer Candles of Quiapo

FOLK MEDICINE
The Glamor Gardens of Quiapo

GRAY MARKET
Quiapo: Barely Underground

HANDKERCHIEFS
Conduit of Miracles: Quiapo's Humble Handkerchiefs

LUCKY STONES
The Promise of Remedy and Invisibility: Quiapo's Marvelous Stones

RELIGIOUS STATUES
Christ and His Representations in the District: Quiapo's Miraculous Religious Statues
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