Category Archives: Interesting Customs
Newly Wed Not Allowed to Use Restroom for 72 Hours After Wedding (Sabah)
In the community of Tidong, in Sandakan, Sabah, a newly married couple in not allowed to use the bathroom at all for 3 days and 3 nights. The use of the restroom in this time period is thought to bring … Continue reading
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Kidnapping of The Bride (German Wedding Tradition)
In Germany a crazy and funny wedding tradition is the kidnapping of the bride. The bride is kidnapped by friends and then the groom has to find her. This shows his love for his wife to be. The search begins … Continue reading
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World’s Wife Carrying Championship – Sonkajarvi (Finland)
A crazy yet really interesting tradition is World’s Wife Carrying Championship held annually in July in Sonkajarvi, Finland. Men run for 250m carrying their wives. During the race they have to pass many obstacles including log hurdles, rough terrain and … Continue reading
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Top teeth removal is a fashion – Cape Town (South Africa)
A weird custom in South Africa is the removal of teeth as a fashion. The coloured community in Cape Town, South Africa remove the top four incisor teeth. It is considered a fashion statement among men and women. Women think … Continue reading
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Welsh Love Spoons (Wales)
Source Are you deeply in love? Are you looking for something unusual to show your love and affection? Do you feel that you need a unique idea to touch her heart? Or are you shy to propose her? Here is … Continue reading
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