Navigating Culture, Religion and Controversy: The Penitensya Rituals in the Philippines as a Dark Event
(2025)
Book Chapter
Victoria, M., & Wight, C. (in press). Navigating Culture, Religion and Controversy: The Penitensya Rituals in the Philippines as a Dark Event. In B. Wyatt, H. Stewart, J. Kennell, & P. R. Stone (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Dark Events. Routledge
This paper navigates the complex interplay between cultural tradition and controversy through an in-depth exploration of Penitensya, a Filipino Lenten ritual known for its violent self-mortification practices. By employing indigenous research methods... Read More about Navigating Culture, Religion and Controversy: The Penitensya Rituals in the Philippines as a Dark Event.