People's bizarre cultural practices. part 4.

Here is today's dosage of weird and bizarre things people do in the name of tradition.
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1.The Misogi cold Japanese bath



Misogi is a Japanese practice; it is a ritual of purification of the body under ice-cold water bath. Sometimes they also use other methods of bathing. Participating member of Misogi ritual undergo purifying rituals like fasting, praying and exercising. The ritual also put them into sleepless nights because they have to stand on cold waterfalls.

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This dousing practice “furitama” starts what is called “furitama” or spirit shaking. The Misogis’ performs this ritual by having their hands clenched in front of their stomachs. They then shake and make their torso vibrates, to help them become aware of the presence around them. The “Tori-fune” or warming up exercise is performed next, this ritual involves prayers or invocation to awaken the “kami” or spirits.

2. Taiwanese burial traditions.

In Taiwan, funeral traditions are practiced weirdly and noisily. The grieving families hire weepers and cries on microphones. The weepers also recite continuous prayers and traditional Chinese funeral music. This practice last for more than a week, at times 14 days of mourning is usual. The wakes, on the other hand, are held on the streets under built tents.