During the season of Lent, tourists are drawn to this province to experience some devotees cut their backs with blades and whip themselves with wooden rods. By doing this bloody ritual, these flagellants believe that their sins would be forgiven and divine favors are also asked. Their faces are covered with cloth to cover their identities and tied with leaves in the shape of a crown. This is probably to re-enact the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ during his sufferings.