Mexican Catholics self-flagellate in honor of Easter

Name: Mexican Catholics self-flagellate in honor of Easter
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P101S
Description: Processions of masked men trudge through the streets of the southern Mexican town of Taxco to mark the beginning of Easter celebrations this weekend. Known as "encruzados," crucified ones in English, these men flog themselves, while carrying thorny brunches, as heavy as 88 pounds, to mimic the suffering of Jesus Christ bearing the cross.

Clip: Season 2014 | 1m 41s

Processions of masked men trudge through the streets of the southern Mexican town of Taxco to mark the beginning of Easter celebrations this weekend. Known as "encruzados," crucified ones in English, these men flog themselves, while carrying thorny brunches, as heavy as 88 pounds, to mimic the suffering of Jesus Christ bearing the cross.

Aired: 04/18/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Mexican Catholics self-flagellate in honor of Easter

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