Foot whipping Foot whipping Foot whipping or bastinado is a method of corporal punishment which consists of hitting the soles of a person's bare feet. Unlike most types of flogging, this punishment was meant to be more painful than it was to cause actual injury to the victim. Blows were generally delivered with a light rod, knotted cord, or lash. The receiving person is required to be barefoot. The uncovered soles of the feet need to be placed in an exposed position. The beating is typically performed with an object in the type of a cane or switch. The strokes are usually
Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer the Calling with others, even engineers from other countries. The ceremony is open only to candidates or those who have already undergone the ritual. As part of the preparation for the ritual, candidates are instructed not to discuss the details of the ritual with the media. A reminder of this is provided at the end of the ceremony in the form of a written instruction that states: ""The Rule of Governance provides that there shall be no publicity in connection with the Ritual." " Commemorating the 75th anniversary, the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer domestic-rate stamp was issued