Answer:
The word PENITENSYA means repentance, the strong desire to be forgiven, traditionally, the word penitensya/penance has been viewed as a punishment, penitensya is also a ritual performed by some of our locals who want to repent for their sins and wrongdoings, some others do it as an act of sacrifice for the good faith, for their families and some people do penitensya to appreciate the sacrifice of christ.
