Here is Casey feeling at home in Singapore.
This is a called a Kavadi and it's worn as part of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. It is held once a year in January or February. It is believed that if one participates, he will be granted a favor in the future, or be forgiven for sins in the past. They must walk almost 2 miles carrying these offerings.
These mummer-like costumes are fastened directly through the skin using hooks and rods.
Sometimes limes are also hung from the body using hooks.