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| Good Friday, 2009 - Dalaguete, Cebu Photo by Ian Castanares |
Good Friday in the Philippines won't be complete without live crucifixion events. Although not supported and approved by the Catholic Church, this tradition has been going on for many decades (there's no record as to when this first started but some 'actors' have been crucified since 1985).
I have been to two live crucifixions - Dalaguete, Cebu in 2008 and San Fernando, Pampanga in 2009 - and I personally do not recommend this to anybody, lest you're with an international documentary crew.
Unless you enjoy sunburn, dehydration, and people stepping on your toes, there's no thrill or spiritual enlightenment to gain in watching skinny men get crucified. You are better off going to the beach or spending the day watching 7th Heaven re-runs.
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