Panata (2011)

Bishop Pablo David explains the rituals and traditions of Holy Week. He also outlines his view that the poor have a need to give meaning to their lives by partaking in the suffering of Christ. Fr Lyndon Valenton is the voice of reason, attempting to convince penitents that a true "pinata" would be to give up their vices, such as smoking, drinking and gambling. Yet, despite the chaos and the greed, for the people of Pampanga, the nailing and flagellation are an annual celebration of hope. In the Christian faith, it is the 14 stations of the cross, which is linked with Easter and the sufferings of Jesus Christ which the penitents will not easily give up.