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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs.
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What happenedPhilippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith.
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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Cathol...
Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and covered their bodies with mud on Wednesday in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, ta...
