Getting to Pampanga from Manila during Holy Week

Angeles City to Manila bus travel during Holy Week
Please note:
- Dau buses to North Luzon. Buses operating out of Dau terminal will be operational during Holy Week. It is recommended you book your bus ticket in advance. Some companies like Victory Liner accepts reservations.
- Victory Liner will be operational throughout Holy Week. Reservations recommended.
- Philippine Rabbit Bus will not be running on Good Friday. They will be operational on Maundy Thursday, Black Saturday & Easter Sunday.
- Philippine Rabbit starts service to Manila from 4am. Last bus leaves at 5pm.
- Philippine Rabbit starts service to Angeles from 5am. Last bus leaves at 9pm.

Holy Week 2014 in Angeles City, Pampanga

photo by Ugnayan.com

Religious or not, Lenten season in Pampanga offers one of the most "interesting" traditions. Devout Catholics atone for their sins by whipping their backs bloody with bamboo sticks & nailing themselves to wooden crosses. Check out our list of religious events & ceremonies to experience in Angeles City.

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Blood & Gore at Pampanga Holy Week 2014

Blood & Gore at Pampanga Holy Weekend

*Photo courtesy of theknighshift.blogspot.com

Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country. Pampanga has a very interesting way of celebrating Holy Week. People have a literal approach of showing penitence for their sins. What exactly happens? Starting from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, it is not uncommon to see flagellants whipping their backs bloody. People hold an all day & night vigil chanting all the verses of the Bible. Some people even get themselves nailed to crosses.

   

 

Morning of Good Friday

*Photo courtesy of theknighshift.blogspot.com

Cutud Lenten Rites (Maleldo)
Date: April 18, 2014. Good Friday
Time: Be there before 11am. We recommend leaving guesthouse at around 9:30am. Exact time of crucifixion to be determined.
Venue: Brgy. San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
What to see: Hundreds of flagellants, people getting crucified, huge crowd, extreme heat
Getting there:
1) From Amasya Guesthouse, take the yellow jeepney going to Telebastagan (Php8/ person)
2) From Telebastagan, take a jeepney to San Fernando. Get off at Metropolitan Cathedral (around Php20/ person)
3) Look for the pedicab station by the bridge. Take a pedicab to the drop off point for the event. (around Php40)
4) Enjoy your version of penitence under the extreme tropical sun.

Helpful Links:
1) Philippine Daily Inquirer- account of last years event
2) Department of tourism- 2013 event description
3) See how the world turns- 2013 blogger post
4) Backpacking Philippines- 2013 blogger post

Afternoon of Good Friday

Photo courtesy of Reuters media

Angeles City Lenten Rites

Date: April 18, 2014. Good Friday 

Time: Event starts at around 1pm. Exact time to be determined.

Venue: Lourdes Northwest Village (baranggay). Exact location of event to be determined.
What to see: Lots of flagellants, devotees, people getting crucified, extreme heat
Getting there: Baranggay Lourdes NW is a few minutes walk northwest of Amasya Guesthouse. 
Helpful Links:
 1) Dept of Tourism- event description
2) Angeles City facebook page- 2013 event account

Amasya Guesthouse is located 2 blocks away from Holy Rosary Parish church. We will post updates of the ceremonies & events by the City & the church as they are announced.
Please note: During holy week, you may see men walking around the streets flogging themselves.