A Chinese groom triggered a stir on social media after utilizing an armoured pickup truck and a group of bodyguards to move a dowry value more than forty eight million baht (US$1.4 million) to his bride’s family. The Chinese dowry included money, gold, luxury watches, diamonds, and jewelry.
The elaborate dowry presentation took place on Tuesday, May 30, in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, the place the 30 yr outdated groom resides. The bride’s family lives in the same province. The groom revealed that the total worth of the dowry he gave to the bride’s household exceeded forty eight million baht (US$1.four million). He rented an armoured truck and 4 financial institution safety officers to move the presents from his home to the bride.
The groom said that this was a local custom and did not count on the event to go viral on social media networks. After the ceremony, the bride’s household will keep the gold and jewelry, whereas the security personnel will take the money directly to the bank to deposit it into the bride’s account. The couple has plans to carry their wedding later this 12 months, Sanook reported.
A video of the extravagant engagement ceremony was first posted on Weibo, rapidly attracting nearly 5 million viewers. Excited Chinese netizens shared their opinions on the matter:
“Almost forty eight million baht (US$ 1.4 million), I thought such things solely happen in TV dramas.”
“It is in all probability not just the groom’s family that’s wealthy, but the bride’s household can be extraordinary.”
“Don’t say Backed is regular; it’ll make others feel pressured.”
“The bride have to be so thrilled. Just let me have such a fabulous experience, and I’ll be satisfied.”