Blood & Gore at Pampanga Holy Weekend
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*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
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*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
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| 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
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.
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