In a unique and ancient practice, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, a town in southern Mexico, entered into matrimony with a female crocodile named Alicia Adriana.
This traditional wedding ceremony has been
observed for 230 years and holds deep cultural significance.
The ritual serves as a symbolic
representation of peace and unity between the Chontal and Huave Indigenous
communities in southern Mexico.
The mayor, donning the role of the Chontal
king, undertakes the marriage with the reptile, which embodies the revered
"princess girl" of local folklore.
During the ceremony, the mayor expressed his
commitment and affection, emphasizing the importance of love in a marriage.
"I accept responsibility because we love each other. That is what is
important. You can't have a marriage without love... I yield to marriage with
the princess girl," the mayor, Victor Hugo Sosa, stated during the ritual.
Preceding the ceremony, the crocodile is
taken to various households for dancing, adorned in elaborate attire while its
snout is secured shut for safety purposes.
The wedding itself takes place at the town
hall, where a local fisherman offers prayers for abundant fishing and
prosperity.
In a joyous celebration of cultural fusion,
the mayor joyfully dances with his reptile bride, spreading happiness among the
people.
The event culminates with the mayor planting
a kiss on the snout of the crocodile, signifying the conclusion of the wedding
ceremony.
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