Whipping Festival – Philippines
In Infanta, Quezon, locals celebrate Holy Week by whipping themselves in public. Some even crucify themselves on wooden crosses in a display of penance and devotion. The practice is controversial but continues to draw crowds—and participants—year after year.
To outsiders, it’s graphic and shocking. But for the faithful, it’s a deeply personal sacrifice in honor of Jesus’ suffering. Bloodied backs, solemn prayers, and spiritual fervor turn the streets into an intense religious performance. You’ll be moved, disturbed, and completely WTF-ed all at once.
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