TRADITIONS IN THE WORLD

There are really interesting traditions around the world.Some of them are enjoying, some of them are dangerous. I chose ten interesting traditions from the world and i added related videos to them. While you're reading, you are going to surprise to them. The following traditions are really weird. I enjoyed myself while reading and watching them. Hope you like them,too:)

Friday, 13 April 2012

BABY DROPPING RITUAL: SOLAPUR, INDIA

Muslims in western India, at Solapur exactly, lining up to drop their babies from a tower with a height of 15 meters.This ritual has been done for over 500 years, and believed to make their child grow healthy and strong.


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