Easter in the Philippines

In the Philippines, dozens of people allow themselves to be crucified on Good Friday, repeating taken many years ago on this day Passion of Christ, despite the condemnation of the custom and practice of mass self-flagellation of the Catholic Church. Colorful costume procession, repeating the main landmarks of the biblical stories, accompanied by hundreds of Flagellants – dealing with self-torture with whips Filipinos. It was expected that this spectacle will be observed from 20 to 30 thousand people – including those who ignore the prohibitions of the local authorities of foreign tourists.