Chinese social media horrified after video emerges of pole dance at a wedding, given rural funerals are where dancers occasionally perform
- Pole dancers are commonly hired for car shows and sometimes funerals in remote areas, but an appearance at a wedding has generated controversy
- One wedding planner said the idea was vulgar and that he would never organise a pole dance for a wedding
A revealing pole dance at a wedding reception in China has left guests stunned and drawn widespread criticism after a video emerged of the racy routine on Chinese social media.
Pole dancing has become widely accepted on the mainland with dancers invited to perform at events like car shows to boost attendance, but pole dancing at weddings remains taboo.
The dancer, wearing a black face mask and a short and backless purple number, spun around and slid up and down the pole as the mostly male guests visible in the video watched. Some appeared to be filming the dance.
“Is it appropriate? Performing such a dance when the elderly, the young and children were having dinner together and some were relatives. This is so embarrassing,” said one Douyin user.