Catholic penitents whip themselves in self flagellation during the re-enactment of the crucification of Christ during Good Friday observances in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. The festival known as Kapampangan includes self flagellation, carrying wooden crosses, crawling on rough pavement, and slashing and whipping to draw blood.

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Catholic penitents whip themselves in self flagellation during the re-enactment of the crucification of Christ during Good Friday observances in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. The festival known as Kapampangan includes self flagellation, carrying wooden crosses, crawling on rough pavement, and slashing and whipping to draw blood.

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Location: San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
Photo credit: © Marco Repola / Alamy / Afripics
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