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

167 shares · 39 comments | For centuries, the Ainu people of Hokkaido have developed a unique indigenous culture. One of the distinctive parts of their culture includes the traditional Ainu patterns, which were believed to keep evil spirits at bay. While in Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido, look out for the Ainu-inspired designs while being surrounded by the beautiful mountains in Hokkaido > https://clbmd.co/SahoroHokkaidoXHistory #ClubMedxHISTORY #ClubMedSahoro | HISTORY | Facebook

339K views · 4.1K reactions | Dragon and lion dances have always been traditional Chinese festival items. People perform the dragon dance to wish for good weather and grain harvest. "The dance of a hundred lions and dragons," the second program of the Spring Festival Gala, not only sets the festive tone of the evening but also reflects people's good wishes for the New Year. #SpringFestival2019 #SpringFestivalGala | CGTN | Facebook