( CNN ) -- Each year on Good Friday in Pampanga , Philippines , 75 kilometers ( 47 miles ) north of Manila , devout Catholics reenact crucifixions to demonstrate their devotion to God . It is the highlight of Holy Week and this year is scheduled to take place on Friday , April 22 . In 2010 Miguel Candela witnessed the colorful and intense event .
Some Catholics are crucified in Pampanga , Philippines . Others flagellate themselves to this devotion . Good Friday is part of Holy Week in Philippines .