What are some examples of ancient rituals performed in the various Asian countries?

As this is a vast and fascinating subject, I am still wading through reams on the subject, I will post a short answer for now, and will post a fuller answer later.

Japanese Tea Ceremony, a ritual going back many 100's of years.

Sumo, a Ritual also going back many centuries.

Ancient Chinese Ritual Dances performed at state sacrifices traced backed to before 300 BCE.

Ancient Burial Rituals traced back to 20,000 years BCE, there are no recorded burial rituals performed before this date.

Many Ancient Temple Consecration Rituals in India.

The Ancient Japanese Ritual Prayers.

Many Indian, Chinese and Japanese Marriage Rituals which date back to many centuries.

Hari Kari or Seppuku, a Japanese ritual form of suicide by disembowelment, known as Tsuifuku in China.

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