A wedding went viral by showing how the beginning of the ceremony depends on a curious ritual where the tickets cover the bride completely.
In times where any gesture can become viralthe most striking customs capture global attention in a matter of hours. This happened with a Nigerian wedding where the start ritual surprised millions of users in the social networks.
The protagonist was not the dress or music, but a Ball of bills thrown on the bride. This ancestral, filmed and shared ceremony in Tiktokcaused astonishment and fascination equally, becoming one of the most commented content of the month.
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Viral tickets: The unusual tradition of a Nigerian ethnicity for marriage
The video that toured the world shows a woman dressed in gala in the center of a decorated room. Around her, family and friends throw tickets while she maintains a solemn attitude. The celebration does not start until the bride is literally money cover.
This practice is part of a traditional ethnicity ceremony Yorubaone of Nigeria’s most influential communities. There, the “Spraying” or “sprinkled money” It is a gesture of blessing and prosperity that guests offer to the bride and groom in the form of new tickets.
The boyfriend must demonstrate his financial commitment by launching money about his future wife before the celebration starts. The amount is not fixed, but the more generous the gesture is, the greater the respect and admiration the couple receives. It is a cultural symbol that combines love, abundance and responsibility.
Although many may seem eccentric, in Nigeria it is a respected and valued tradition. In fact, the tickets used in these weddings are not considered ostentation, but a sample of shared joy. The viralization of the video opened the debate on how networks spread millenary customs with new eyes.
Source: Ambito
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