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| 10 Unique and Extreme Cultural Traditions of The World's People |
10 Unique and Extreme Cultural Traditions of The World's People
The United Nations has designated August 9 as World Indigenous People's Day. This celebration is intended so that we realize how important indigenous people are as heirs and practitioners of culture.
Regardless of the differences in each group or tribe, this is the most unique tradition in the world.
1. Lengthening neck, Karen Tribe - Thailand
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This neck lengthening tradition occurs in the Karen tribe which originated on the Tibetan plateau. Now, they live in Baan Tong Luang with seven other tribes in northern Thailand. Some live in Pet Pan, Myanmar.
Women in the Karen Tribe believe that the longer neck will make her appearance more beautiful. They use a lot of brass rings around their necks, the longer they look the more prominent they look.
2. Dancing with corpses, Madagascar
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Dancing with corpses or Famadihana is a hereditary tradition in some areas of Madagascar. This ritual is usually performed from June to September. Not only dancing, they also replaced the cloth that enveloped the corpse.
3. Happy Thaipusam Day, Tamils
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Thaipusam Day is celebrated by Hindus in India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and so on. The majority of its people are descendants of Tamils from the Dravidians who came from South Asia.
Thaipusam was held in honor of the Hindu God of War, Muragan. As a proof of respect and penance, some people will pierce the skin side of the chest and back. This ritual takes place in the 10th month in the Hindu calendar.
4. Hanami, Japan
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In Japan, there is a tradition called Hanami when cherry trees begin to flower. Initially, this activity came from a noble family, then spread to the samurai to the wider community.
Unlike now, Japanese people used to gather under cherry trees to make classical poetry. There are only a few locations for Hanami, namely Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and others.
5. Tulip Time, Netherlands
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In the Netherlands, they welcome the blooming of tulips with the tradition of Tulip Time. The event takes place from May 5-13 by holding a parade. Local people will wear traditional Dutch clothing, dance with a partner, and sing a typical song.
6. Body tattoos, Kalinga Tribe - Philippines
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Like the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan, the Kalinga tribe in the Philippines also has a tradition of tattooing its body. Tattoos are carved by beating wood, the ink is made of sugar and soot.
The tattoo is not just a picture, there is a meaning behind it all. For the women of the Kalinga tribe, tattoos are like jewelry. Especially again, those who are tattooed indicate that they are ripe and ready to be moved.
7. Cheese Rolling Race, England
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Fotheringham's Sporting Trivia by Will Fotheringham Cheese Rolling Races dates back 400 years. Race from the top of this hill as a marker of the start of summer and rituals to ensure good harvests. Everyone can follow suit with the ultimate prize of Diana Smart's best cheese.
8. Horn hair, Miao Tribe - China
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Women in the Miao Tribe, Guizhou, China, have a unique tradition of styling their hair. They gathered their ancestral hair that fell out to be used as a conde. Later the conde will be used for traditional events.
Uniquely, the conde will be passed down through generations from mother to daughter. No wonder his hair resembled a horn.
9. Shut the nose, Apatani Tribe - India
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The Apatani live in the Ziro Valley, a small village in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The woman there has a five-line tattoo on her chin and perforated her nose, then covered with wood.
This is done so that they are not seen by men from other tribes. They are required to use it every day. Although it has been reduced, there are still Apatani tribes who have kept this tradition since 1970.
10. Put plates on the lips, Mursi Tribe - Ethiopia
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Another story for the Mursi women in Ethiopia. For them, the wider a person's lips, the more beautiful the food will look. Usually, they use plates made of clay or wood measuring 4 to 25 centimeters.
Before being fitted to the lips, they should be willing to remove two to four teeth. To his horror again, they also cut the lower lip to fit the size of the plate.
According to the United Nations, the International Day of World Indigenous People also has a role in the development of their traditions in accordance with their needs and aspirations. If you are on vacation to the countries above, do not forget to know the local customs.
