Video: Devil’s whip ritual in El Salvador sparks debate amid Easter
An Easter tradition in El Salvador called “talciguines,” which usually takes place during the Holy Week and features individuals wearing devil outfits equipped with whips, has gone viral on social media. While the devil is present in this tradition through outfits, it’s far from being anything sinister.
A video of the El Salvador tradition swarmed several social media platforms, showcasing a bunch of individuals wearing a devil outfit, who whipped the people attending, as they cowered in pain upon impact. The whipping comes as part of a punishment for the people’s sins, to symbolize the battle between good and evil.
Moreover, the unusual tradition comes right before Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Video: Devil’s whip ritual in El Salvador sparks debate amid Easter
The video sparked widespread reactions on social media, with some users expressing their interest while others weren’t so keen about it.
A social media user on Musk’s X (formerly known as Twitter) wrote, “Odd but then again Spanish people unleash bulls on themselves.”
Another added, “We have Penitentes in NM that do the same. They end Holy Week with a re-enactment of the Crucifixion.”
According to El Salvador’s official tourism website, “talciguines” means ‘devilish man’ in the Nahuatl language and takes place in the country specifically every Monday of the Holy Week. The website adds that thousands of people gather to celebrate the unique event every year.
