Gravitas | Japan's crying babies: A competition like no other
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 03, 2024, 05:00 IST | Updated: May 03, 2024, 05:00 IST
In Japan, it is believed that the sound of crying babies can ward off evil. Every year, hundreds of babies take part in competitions held across the country where they are made to cry. The baby that cries the longest and loudest wins the contest. Gravitas tells you all about this unique competition.
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