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Mar 14, 2020 · The Strangest Traditions Around The World. Our planet is filled with many beautiful cultures and traditions. Some traditions have disappeared with time, but a huge number of them still remain intact.
- The Head Hunters of Nagaland, India. Contributed by Amrita from Experience Northeast. Northeast India is the home to many fascinating tribes and interesting cultures around the world, but the Konyak tribe or the fierce headhunters of Nagaland seems to be the most intriguing to us.
- Nyishi Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Contributed by Anjali from Travel Melodies. Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India has 26 indigenous tribal groups, and the Nyishi tribe is one of the largest of them.
- Kalash People. Contributed by Alex Reynolds from Lost With Purpose. The Kalash, one of the most interesting cultures around the world, is a unique people hailing from three small valleys in the mountains of western Pakistan: Bumburet, Rumboor, and Birir make up the Kalash Valleys.
- Khasi community of Meghalaya, India. Contributed by Zinara from NatnZin. The Khasi community is the main indigenous group calling home to the Indian state of Meghalaya.
- Golden showers. In Brazil, don't be offended if the first thing someone asks when you enter their home is, "Would you like to take a shower?" Brazil is a hot and humid country, so people there shower a lot more than North Americans would consider necessary.
- Thank you for farting. Similarly, the Inuit people of Arctic Canada consider it a high compliment if you fart after your meal, and for the same reason.
- Thank you for burping. You and I were likely chided for burping loudly as children, but in China, Taiwan, and some other East Asian countries, burping is not only tolerated but encouraged.
- Open doors. Shaking hands is perfectly acceptable (indeed, necessary) in Russia. But never do it in a doorway. Always make sure you're all the way inside before you offer a hand.
- Baby Tossing from the (Now Extinct) This culture would ordinary make anyone scared for the safety of the child, especially the child's mother, however, Indians perform this culture with great enthusiasm, as they believe it brings prosperity to the family.
- Thaipoosam, Tamil Nadu or Flesh Piercing. Yet another tradition not for the faint hearted is the Thaipoosam, Tamil Nadu or flesh piercing. This culture is practiced in Southern India and usually begins with a 48-day-fast, at the end of which the piecing begins.
- Napping on the Job is Permitted, Encouraged Even. While a lot of employers around the world would be upset if they caught an employee napping on the job, the reverse is the case in Japan.
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- There’s An International Hair Freezing Contest In Yukon, Canada. While others despise the winter season and drive it away, people from Yukon, Canada, celebrate this season in a freezing way: dunking their heads into hot springs and waiting for their hair to freeze over, and icicles to form.
- In Gloucestershire, England, People Gather To Roll Cheese Down A Hill. With Spring being the season of rebirth, when nature begins to show itself once more, it’s normal for people to celebrate.
- Castrillo De Murcia In Spain Has A Baby Jumping Festival. Some cultures view a child's birth as a gift not only to the nation but also to the culture overall, a new member to celebrate.
- In Lopburi, Thailand, The Residents Prepare An Annual Feast For The Local Monkeys. Humans are part of nature so it is important to include a bit of the natural aspect into your tradition.
Oct 29, 2023 · 50 Most Infamous Taboos From Around the World. In a world where diversity thrives, so do the enigmatic customs and traditions that define each culture. These customs often encompass the intriguing realm of taboos, the unspoken boundaries that shape our behavior.
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Sep 5, 2023 · Discover bizarre cultural traditions from different corners of the globe. Explore unique customs, rituals, and practices that shape the Arts & Culture worldwide.
