Nocera Terinese, Italy, 31st March 2018. A friend of a “Vattente” pours wine on the corks used for the self inflicted torture. The glass covered cork is called “Thistle” while the glass-less one used to beat the legs is called “Rose.” The wine is used to keep the wounds open and clean, preventing coagulation and ensuring abundant bleeding. Credit: Piero Castellano
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