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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4618595.stm

The Indonesian province of Aceh has held its first public caning, under the region's special Islamic laws

"The 15 men were flogged with a rattan cane on a specially-constructed stage in front of the Grand Mosque following midday prayers on Friday.

Another 11 people are due to be caned at a later date.

According to reports from the scene, the event was more of a festival than a punishment exercise."

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"According to a BBC reporter in Bireuen, Maskur Abdullah, crowds of people, including children, watched the proceedings - cheering and booing as the culprits were brought onto the stage to receive their punishments.

One of the convicted men even faced the crowd afterwards and showed told them he had felt no pain, our reporter says."

WOW! A FESTIVAL OF caning! Where families all have a great time!