Every year there is a ceremony held in Karnataka. Men in white robes shake infants and then toss them over a 30ft. On the ground below there are men holding a sheet to catch the infant. In Indian culture this practice is said to being good luck, prosperity, and health to the infant. While this is a practice of the Indian culture by the Hindus and Muslims the Indian government want this practice banned.
Check out this link on baby tossing.
In America culture we are free to marry and associate with whoever we want. Going against our family's religion and lifestyle wont get us killed. As we know that is not rhe case in all countries and cultures. In India marriages are arranged by families based on your social class, caste and religion. Going outside and marrying otherwise cause you to get disowned by your family. I knew that but after further reading I found out disownment is not the worst to happen. Punishment can go as far a being killed for going againt your family's beliefs. Honouring your family's practices and beliefs are frowned upon throughout the country and bringing dishonour to your family or community is never ok in Indian or other middle-eastern cultures
Each country has it's own culture. It is different yet interesting to know what other countries practice. Baby tossing is something I have never heard of or intend on practicing. Honour killing to me is by far the worst ritual a culture can practice but at the same time we have no choice but to respect the culture.
Here infographics for honor killings https://www.behance.net/gallery/1394353/Interactive-Honour-Killings-Infographic
I was not aware of baby tossing, either.
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