Pomlázka

 

There is a cultural tradition where men spank women using a special stick, called a pomlazka, during Easter in Central European countries. I was curious about the culture and was investigating the story behind this. It is said that the practice came from older beliefs before Christianity. However, my impression is that nobody seems to know the actual meaning.

The work, Pomlazka, is an automated, traditional fulfillment machine, which is continuously swinging and repeating, even though the original meaning has been lost.

© 2004- Jun'ichiro ISHII