The World’s Most Dangerous Cultural Traditions

Fire Walking

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The Nine Emperor God’s Festival is a tradition that is carried out across Asia. One of the rituals is the act of walking across burning coals barefoot. This is done because fire is believed to purify and expel evil.

Walking over the fire is a way for individuals to demonstrate their strength and come out the other side clean. However, one slip can be utterly disastrous. During the celebration, hundreds of participants walk across the coals. Some even carry deities or others on their back to prove their devotion and courage.

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