MEXICAN MAYOR MARRIES A REPTILE

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Victor Hugo Sosa, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, Mexico, wed a reptile. The animal is a female caiman, an alligator-like reptile. The union is a component of a customary rite that is intended to bring prosperity to the community.

The practice is thought to have started 230 years ago when the Chontal and Huave, two Indigenous communities, reached an amicable understanding. The unity between the two groups is symbolized by the marriage of the mayor and the caiman.

Hundreds of people attended the ceremony, which was held in the town plaza. The caiman, known as Alicia Adriana, had a veil and a white bridal gown on. She had flowers and beads all over her.

Victor Hugo Sosa, the mayor, was dressed in customary Chontal garb. He also brought a staff, which represents authority, with him.

Here comes the bride and groom

The event kicked off with a customary dance. The mayor and caiman were then brought together and bound by a ribbon. Following that, the mayor spoke, explaining that he was marrying the caiman to "bring peace and prosperity to the town."

Following the speech, the audience applauded and danced. The caiman was then transported to a nearby river and released there.

Reactions to Victor Hugo Sosa's union with the caiman have been conflicted. The ceremony has received acclaim from some as a special and lovely tradition. It has drawn criticism from some for being harsh to animals.

The event, according to San Pedro Huamelula's mayor, does not harm animals. He claimed that after the ritual, the caiman is respectfully treated before being returned to the wild.

A singular and fascinating custom is the union of Victor Hugo Sosa with the caiman. It serves as a reminder of Mexico's rich cultural legacy and the value of protecting the planet.

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