A video of a bride being tied to a post went viral on the Chinese social network Weibo, sparking controversy over an old tradition.
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A video that went viral on the Chinese social media platform Weibo shows a bride being tied to a post as part of an old custom. The footage sparked controversy online.
The video, posted on September 23 in Shanxi province, showed a bride dressed in traditional Chinese wedding attire being tied to a post with tape.
A friend of the groom, identified by the surname Yang, told Fengmian News that the men were childhood friends of the groom.
“Making a little mess at weddings is our local tradition, all done among good friends. There was no harm intended,” he said, confirming that the groom was present.
The video sparked outrage and discussions on social media. “Building your joy on someone else’s suffering is truly disgusting,” said one user on Douyin.
“These vulgar wedding customs are relics of a bygone era. There’s no excuse for hurting others,” protested another.
In traditional Chinese weddings, hun nao (wedding pranks) are seen as a way to ease the couple’s nerves before the ceremony. This custom has been practiced for centuries.
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