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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Joeal Calupitian, Aaron Favila And María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this annual festival can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on the event.
In the Philippines, a unique display of faith took place in the village of Bibiclat. Hundreds of Catholic devotees participated in a festival honoring St. John the Baptist.
The devotees covered their bodies with mud and wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves as part of the celebration. This event is known as the Taong Putik, or Mud People, festival. Further details about this annual festival can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on the event.
The festival is held annually in the village of Bibiclat, but additional information about its history and significance is available from the source.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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