Shrine Rebuilt? Every 20 Years? Wild.
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Okay, so get this: Japan has this incredibly sacred shrine, Ise Jingu, right? And every two decades, they just… knock it down and rebuild it from scratch. Every. Twenty. Years.
It's not just about keeping the structure fresh; it's a profound ritual of renewal, called Shikinen Sengu. This tradition means the craftspeople – the country's absolute best carpenters – get to pass down their ancient skills to a new generation, keeping techniques alive that would otherwise be lost. It's a living example of 'wabi-sabi' too, embracing the beauty of natural cycles and impermanence, constantly born anew.
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What's the oldest tradition you know that's still going strong?
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