It’s a lekker harde tradition by the looks of it, and although not as ‘out there’ as Kamp Staaldraad, it’s still a reminder that schoolboys rugby packs a punch.
Bloodsucking parasite pie, oil from waxy lumps found in whale intestines, an ermine fur cloak, and the stolen Koh-i-Noor diamond are some of the odd traditional bits included in a typical coronation ceremony.
Living with the Royals definitely comes with its ups and downs – and the list of “traditions” may just be a downer.
Funerals the world over tend to be sombre affairs, although an Irish wake has been known to get somewhat rowdy. This Chinese tradition is just downright strange though.