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3/21/2008 - 3/21/2008Good Friday Crucifixion Re-enactment
Pampanga,
Philippines
Each Easter the town of Pampanga stages a re-enactment of Christ's crucifixion. Approximately 10 people take part each year and are flogged as they make their way through the streets before being nailed to a cross. A mixture of Roman Catholic and more primitive beliefs, the event is a bloody and rather gruesome spectacle that none-the-less always attracts huge crowds of locals and curious tourists. Although not encouraged by the church itself, this and other crucifixion events take place each Easter in various towns and cities around this predominantly Roman Catholic country.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, Religion
Hours: 1200.
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Gua Gua
Pampanga is on Luzon Island just north of Manila
Pampanga, Philippines
Getting there:
Road: Pampanga is a 1.5-hour ride by car or bus from Manila through the North Luzon Expressway exiting via San Fernando, Angeles or Dau Toll Plaza.
Contact Information:
Philippines Department of Tourism
Room 207 DOT Building
TM Kalaw Street
Ermita
Manila
Philippines
Telephone: +63 (2)524 2345.
Email: ncr@tourism.gov.ph
Website: www.tourism.gov.ph
