Like no other nation, the Philippines celebrates Holy Week, also known as Easter and Lent, with many Filipinos taking the opportunity to go on vacation between a variety of religious and semi-religious events and celebrations in every city and town around the country.
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is literally re-enacted in bloody spectacles in several places next weekend. It's not for the faint-hearted, but large crowds turn out particularly in Cutud and other towns in Pampanga.
