Bride Tied to Pole During Wedding Ritual Faces Internet Backlash Over ‘Vulgar’ Tradition

Viral Video:  A shocking video has gone viral, igniting outrage and sparking discussions about "vulgar" marriage rituals. The footage shows a woman taped to a pole as part of a century-old custom, drawing significant attention on Chinese social media.

The video shows a group of men using tape to tie a woman to a pole. In her wedding attire, the bride screams and calls for help, but no one comes to her rescue.

Reportedly, the men were the groom’s childhood friends, and they were just playing a “game” that the newlyweds allegedly agreed upon.

“Making a bit of a scene at weddings is our local custom, all among good friends. There was no harm done,” a friend of the groom, surnamed Yang, told the outlet. He emphasised that the groom was present during the ritual, and the group involved took care of the bride’s safety.

“Hun nao”: Wedding ritual

During traditional Chinese weddings, “hun nao” was practised to create a jovial atmosphere for the newly married couple and help them relax. Originating centuries ago, it was believed that laughing during this auspicious day would ward off evil. In the modern era, however, the tradition has turned into an opportunity for people to make crude jokes and play inappropriate games.

Internet sparks outrage:

The situation ignited people’s anger, and they took to social media to speak against this outdated ritual. One individual reportedly wrote, “Building your joy on someone else’s suffering is truly disgusting.”

Another added, “If something happens to the bride, who will take responsibility?” A third posted, “These vulgar wedding customs are relics of a bygone era. There is no excuse for hurting others.”