SOME STRANGE TRADITIONS....

"The beauty of differences in world cultures is that what is normal and commonplace for some will seem strange and different to others. Here are ten customs and traditions from around the world that may appear especially bizarre to outsiders." Stuart Inamura  (http://totallytop10.com/lifestyle/culture/top-10-strange-traditions).
However, I considered these to be painful and cruel.

THIS TRADITION  IS NOW PART OF HISTORY AS  IT IS  NOT PRACTICED ANYMORE, DUE TO  IT WAS PAINFUL FOR WOMEN. AND THEY UNABLE TO WALK RIGHT.

 FOOT BINDING:
 In the 10^th   century, in China, legend says a prince began the practice of foot binding because he loved the small "Lily Feet" of his concubine. The tiny foot became the mark of a wealthy and well-born woman.
      For over 1000 years, rich women had their feet bound. The new Republic banned foot binding in 1912, and the custom finally died out in the 1930's. 
Foot binding began between the ages of four and seven.  A strip of bandage ten feet long and two inches wide was wrapped tightly around the foot.  The four small toes were broken and bent under the sole.  The arch of the foot was bowed to make the foot shorter. This was also considered as a sign of beauty and men found it very erotic in women.


HOWEVER, FOR THEIR PRACTICERS IT WAS NORMAL, BUT FOR US IT MAY SOUND EVIL, CRUEL AND NOT RIGHT LINK SUFFERING WITH BEAUTY OR PRESTIGE.