Ancient Crocodile Wedding Tradition That Brings Good Fortune
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Ancient Crocodile Wedding Tradition
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A distinctive cultural ritual in southern Mexico has come under the world's spotlight for its rich traditional significance. A representative of the community who marries the crocodile is a ceremonial marriage held once a year, intending to denote the harmony between people and nature. This is not just a wedding, it's a celebration of thanks and good fortune as well as hopes for success in life. During the ceremony, much respect is shown to the crocodile which has been handed down through the generations. It is mark with music, colourful costumes, local traditions and community feast to remind them of their cultural identity and how important it is not to lose the basis of why they have these in a far better hidden way.