A man in Sui County, Henan Province, caused a stir online in China after organising a lavish ceremony so he could marry a pig.

Footage from September 8 shows the wedding proceedings that drew widespread attention and outrage from the local online community.

According to eyewitnesses, the wedding was set up like a traditional human ceremony, complete with a wedding procession, inflatable arches, and a banner reading “The Wedding of Mr. Sanlang and Ms. Pig.”

The man wore a large red flower on his chest, while the pig sported a "big gold chain" and a flower pinned to its head. Throughout the ceremony, the man and the pig performed various wedding rituals together, with many villagers gathering to watch and record the event.

The absurdity of the event quickly went viral online, sparking widespread discussion among netizens. Many expressed disgust, considering the behaviour a serious violation of public morals and an affront to the institution of marriage. Some also questioned whether the incident was a shameless publicity stunt designed to attract attention.

In response, local authorities swiftly launched an investigation. After verification, the individuals involved were punished for their behaviour. The authorities stated that they would crackdown on similar events.

On September 8, a shocking event took place in Yinlou Village, Baimiao Township, Sui County, Shangqiu, Henan. A man held a wedding ceremony with a pig, and the event was conducted with considerable pomp and ceremony, drawing widespread attention and heated discussion from the public.

According to eyewitnesses, the wedding was set up like a traditional human ceremony, complete with a wedding procession, inflatable arches, and a banner reading “The Wedding of Mr. Sanlang and Ms. Pig.” The man wore a large red flower on his chest, while the pig sported a "big gold chain" and a flower pinned to its head, creating a rather "unique" appearance. Throughout the ceremony, the man and the pig performed various wedding rituals together, with many villagers gathering to watch and record the event.

The absurdity of the event quickly went viral online, sparking widespread discussion among netizens. Many expressed disgust, considering the behavior a serious violation of public morals and an affront to the institution of marriage. Some also questioned whether the incident was a shameless publicity stunt designed to attract attention and garner traffic.

In response, local authorities swiftly launched an investigation. After verification, the individuals involved were punished for their attention-seeking behavior. The authorities stated that they would strengthen the supervision and crackdown on similar actions to maintain public order and good social customs.