Real crucifixion in the Philippines | Maleldo during Good Friday and Holy week

Crucifixion in the Philippines is a devotional practice held every Good Friday, and is part of the local observance of Holy Week. Devotees or penitents called magdarame in Kapampangan are willingly crucified in imitation of Jesus Christ’s suffering and death, while related practices include carrying wooden crosses, crawling on rough pavement, and self-flagellation. Penitents consider these acts to be mortification of the flesh, and undertake these to ask forgiveness for sins, to fulfil a panatà (Filipino, “vow“), or to express gratitude for favours granted. In the most famous case, Ruben Enaje drives four-inch nails into both hands and feet and then he is lifted on a wooden cross for around five minutes. I POSTED THIS IMAGES AS AN INFORMATIVE VIDEO ABOUT A CULTURAL PRACTICE IN THE WORLD. IT’S A CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS EVENT. I’M NOT ONE OF THIS PEOPLE. I DON’T JUDGE THEM. I DON’T DEFEND THEM OR ANY PRACTICE. I EDITED THE PICTURES WITH DARKER COLORS TO SHOW THE REALITY WITH