Caning Caning Caning is a form of corporal punishment consisting of a number of hits (known as "strokes" or "cuts") with a single cane usually made of rattan, generally applied to the offender's bare or clothed buttocks (see spanking) or hand(s) (on the palm). Caning on the knuckles or shoulders is much less common. Caning can also be applied to the soles of the feet (foot whipping or bastinado). The size and flexibility of the cane and the mode of application, as well as the number of the strokes, vary greatly — from a couple of light strokes with a small
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