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Giant reptile wears wedding dress for bizarre Mexican ceremony

A Mexican mayor has once again taken part in one of the world's most unusual traditions, symbolically marrying a caiman dressed in a bridal gown.
Marcus Persson Updated 3 July 2026

It may seem a bit bizarre. But the fact is that in the Mexican town of San Pedro Huamelula, it is a tradition to hold a symbolic wedding with a female caiman, which, on this occasion, was dressed in a white wedding gown and celebrated with music.

However, the ceremony isn't about an actual marriage; according to tradition, it symbolises a historic union between two indigenous peoples in the state of Oaxaca. The ritual is said to bring bountiful harvests, successful fishing, and prosperity to the residents.

The three-day festival concludes with the mayor giving his reptilian bride a symbolic kiss. You can check it out in the clip below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkp67hb6nEQ

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