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'I now pronounce you monkey and wife': Animals are married in controversial Chinese zoo stunt
By Hugo Daniel
By Hugo Daniel
Maybe the dress wasn't the right size, or perhaps it was the grey and gloomy weather - but these two monkeys don't seem over-the-moon after being married in China.
The downcast-looking pair tied the knot in a special wedding ceremony at their zoo.
The monkeys - who live in Wenling, Zhejiang province - are seven-year-old male monkey Wukong and a six-year-old female named Xiaoya.
The widlife park organised the wedding in the hope of attracting more visitors, local media reported.
But the controversial stunt is bound to upset animal rights groups in a country famed for being cruel to animals.
Back in 2006 a Shanghai zoo cancelled a show dubbed the 'Animal Olympics' following accusations of cruelty from animal welfare groups.
The show had featured animals in athletic-type situations, such as boxing matches between kangaroos and their keepers, bears fighting and riding bicycles, and an elephant tug-of-war.
And in 2007 a bear was forced to ride a bicycle and be chased by his trainer during an animal performance for the Chinese May Day holidays at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.
The downcast-looking pair tied the knot in a special wedding ceremony at their zoo.
The monkeys - who live in Wenling, Zhejiang province - are seven-year-old male monkey Wukong and a six-year-old female named Xiaoya.
The widlife park organised the wedding in the hope of attracting more visitors, local media reported.
But the controversial stunt is bound to upset animal rights groups in a country famed for being cruel to animals.
Back in 2006 a Shanghai zoo cancelled a show dubbed the 'Animal Olympics' following accusations of cruelty from animal welfare groups.
The show had featured animals in athletic-type situations, such as boxing matches between kangaroos and their keepers, bears fighting and riding bicycles, and an elephant tug-of-war.
And in 2007 a bear was forced to ride a bicycle and be chased by his trainer during an animal performance for the Chinese May Day holidays at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.
Happily married? Wukong the monkey and his bride Xiaoya
Hitched: The monkeys at the ceremony organised by a Chinese zoo
**********************************************************************It's kinda cute doncha think? Does it make u wanna get hitched too?
Now compare Wukong with Rafael Nadal (pic below). An evolution from the planet of the ape??
He's a good looking Spaniard, but I can't stand his voice though.....its as if he has like a large lump of saliva in his throat, phlegm and all. But perhaps thats how a typical Mallorcan sounds like when they speak english? All the best in the US Open and keep scratching your arse if it would help compose yourself.
14 comments:
They make such cute couple! Getting hitched? Oh dear, been on my own far too long that I think it's gonna be weird to have a partner full time.
Plus, my lil girl is such a good sleeping buddy. She makes the bed, u know. Every morning! And she's only 7!
That's one handsome & charming groom! :D
Ms B,
Ohh...u the former Ms. Istanbul !!! Almost tak perasan, sorry u.
Single mums get all the nice attention in London. Thats for sure. So just keep those strong relationship u r having with ur daughter till one day both of u ready to have a father figure for her. She sounded so matured and such a lovely daughter any mother would die for!
Ubi,
Yepp he is, and my my what a sharp pair of eyes u have there ubi that even a male simian tickles your fancy!
Dr Manal, this is so unbelievable! monkeys tying the knot?
Thank you for your advice on meeting the dean or deputy dean.
manal,
U remember? alamak, terharu u. :D
Yes, my girl is growing up so fast. She's in year 3 now. Quite popular at school too. Wherever we go, always the seniors say hi to her. (the boys are cute pulak tuh. Mak yang cair ni. *winks*)
Bean,
U see, not only u got engaged, animals have feelings too....
No problem. Its better to practise the professional way to address and express our discernment and dissatisfaction which would allow us more possibilities to be heard.
Ms b,
Popular gal already!! Siap la mak dia kena ready with whatever questions dealing with personal life and all....u know, boyfriends, getting asked to go out, spending time alone with the boys and girls and so on. That sure would test your protectiveness and motherly instincts!
his english is quite sucky.
Zewt,
As long as he managed to relay the messages, it's good enuf though...some spaniards just refuse to converse in english at all.
Notice how Wukong tried to look all macho and all in the first photo? And Xiaoya looking all cuddly... like humans.. or, we are the ones like them? Gasp!
Maybe too much eating banana while sniffing own armpit smell made Rafael Nadal's voice like that? Hehe..
Pisces man,
Wukong kena la Macho...nanti kena kebas dek jantan lain. PLus he is such an actor that monkey dude.
Aiyaa u aaa, maybe excessive eating kot. I pon makan banana and i pon bau jugak my armpit but unfortunately jarang busuk sbb i pakai Nivea deodorant hehe...Konon nak cakap la i ni wangi...
apa pekdahnya kasi monkeys kawen? bukannya depa reti apa2
sian kat monkeys tu, muka toye aje
Sue,
It was more of a "circus" display at that Zoo. Who knows, later on they will reborn as "humans"....
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