00:00On Good Friday, a passion play took place north of Manila.
00:06But 65-year-old Ruben Inahe, who played Jesus Christ,
00:11had more recent Middle Eastern history on his mind while carrying the cross.
00:18Even under the sweltering heat, just like others,
00:21we are praying for an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
00:24That is what I prayed for while I was on the cross.
00:26The whole world is being affected by what has been happening.
00:30The reenactment came as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran entered its second month.
00:37About 80% of Filipinos identify as Roman Catholics.
00:41And the annual Kutu Village Passion Play is among the most extreme expressions of that faith.
00:47Each year, men like Inahe volunteer to be nailed to a cross in a dramatic show of devotion,
00:53drawing both local and international spectators.
00:56I must say, every year it gets more and more spectacular,
01:01and I would say closer to God each year.
01:04And it's always great to see that.
01:06And only in the Philippines can you experience something like this.
01:11A true show driven by true faith.
01:14The reenactments are part of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday, April 5th.
01:21It's one of the most sacred periods in the Philippine religious calendar.
01:25Ryan Wu and Ellen Lou for Taiwan Plus.
01:28R teammate of Jesus
01:30Roozum
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