The Ainu, indigenous people from northern Japan, raised bear cubs as a sign of honor. Known as Iyomante, the bear-sending ceremony involved nurturing a bear cub for one or two years within the community. Treated with affection and care, the bear was regarded as a kamui, a divine spirit who brought gifts of fur and meat. In a sacred ritual, the cub's spirit was sent back to the gods in an honorable exchange. Officially banned in the 1960s by the Japanese government, the practice remains a powerfu

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9.8K views · 488 reactions | The bamboo dance is one of the most popular dances of the Li people of Hainan Province. They usually wear their traditional attire to perform the bamboo dance on major occasions, such as the upcoming Sanyuesan Festival, which falls on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month. This is also a time for young men and women to meet and fall in love - how romantic! #ExploreHainan #Sanyuesan #LiMinority #ChineseCulture #Hainan #banboodance | Explore Hainan | Facebook