Chinese Sword Licking.. Yummy

During a local ceremony in Xiamen, China, a participant licks this sword during an ancient folk custom in Fujian and Taiwan Provinces. This is an act, along with burning a boat, that bids farewell to the king hoping to ensure a good harvest and national peace.

swordlicker Chinese Sword Licking.. Yummy picture

By Sun Tzu on 20-11-2006


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