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News18
03-07-2025
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- News18
Mayor Marries A Crocodile In Mexico. And Yes, There Was A First Dance
Last Updated: After getting married to the female crocodile, he kissed it and even performed their first dance. You may have heard about the unusual ritual in parts of India where Mangliks symbolically marry a tree to ward off marital discord. This tradition is rooted in astrological beliefs. Believe it or not, a south-western Mexican town in Oaxaca, San Pedro Huamelula, has a somewhat similar ritual that began about 230 years ago. This custom, observed by indigenous communities, involves symbolically marrying a female crocodile to seek blessings for rain, good harvest and a peaceful coexistence with nature. Recently, the town's mayor, Daniel Gutierrez, took part in the unconventional ceremony, grabbing attention from the Internet. A video of the symbolic wedding was shared by a media portal on X. The clip shows the groom, decked up in a white nuptial outfit with a crocodile motif emblazoned on his blazer. Interestingly, the caiman is also dressed like a bride, wearing a white gown. The guests are seen helping the mayor carry the reptile. Soon, he lifts the female crocodile in his arms and plants a kiss on its snout. The mayor partakes in a joyful dance with the caiman. Others also joined the session, having a gala time. The crocodile's mouth is secured with a nozzle for safety. The side note read, 'The Mayor of a Mexican Town Married a Caiman — for Prosperity and Fish. Daniel Gutierrez held a wedding ceremony with a member of the crocodile family in the town of San Pedro Huamelula. This ritual has been celebrated for over 230 years and symbolises the union of two Indigenous groups. It is believed that only such a union can bring abundant crops to the land and plenty of fish to the sea. During the ceremony, the caiman is treated with honour and traditionally dressed in a wedding gown." 'One of ten thousand rituals of Mexicans," joked another. top videos View all One of ten thousand rituals of Mexicans Two years ago, Mayor Victor Hugo Sosa also organised a similar wedding.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
With hugs and kisses, Mexican mayor marries a female crocodile dressed in wedding gown
In a centuries-old tradition, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula in Mexico has symbolically married a female crocodile. This ritual, performed by Indigenous communities, seeks blessings for rain, bountiful harvests, and harmonious coexistence with nature. The ceremony represents a symbolic union between two Indigenous groups, celebrating their ancestral bond and fostering peace. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ceremony rooted in Indigenous history Representing peace between Indigenous groups Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ritual dress and procession Symbolic gestures for prosperity In a ceremonial tradition that dates back over two centuries, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula in Mexico has symbolically married a female crocodile. The ritual is performed by Indigenous communities to seek blessings for rain, good harvests, and peaceful coexistence with nature. The tradition began over 230 years ago in southern Mexico's Gutierrez, mayor of San Pedro Huamelula in southern Mexico, took part in the wedding ceremony with a female reptile. The ritual represents a symbolic union meant to preserve harmony and celebrate the ancestral bond between Indigenous ritual is part of cultural practise in Mexico. Two years ago earlier mayor, Victor Hugo Sosa, also organised a similar wedding. "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," Sosa said during the tradition marks the peaceful union between two Indigenous groups—the Chontal and the Huave. According to local history, the original ritual began when a Chontal king, now symbolised by the mayor, married a Huave princess, symbolised by the caiman, an alligator-like creature native to the Huave people live along the coast of Oaxaca, while San Pedro Huamelula lies inland. The marriage ritual reflects both a spiritual and cultural connection with nature and the wedding, the reptile is paraded through the town. Dressed in a wedding gown, the caiman is carried from house to house. Residents embrace her and dance in safety, her snout is tied shut. She is later dressed in a white bridal gown and taken to the town hall for the the ceremony, the mayor and the bride dance to traditional music. The mayor later said, "We are happy because we celebrate the union of two cultures. People are content."The celebration ends with the mayor placing a kiss on the crocodile's snout, completing the symbolic wedding that locals believe brings blessings from nature.
