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Widow’s Twerking at Husband’s Reggaeton Wake Goes Viral

Having amassed more than 4 million Instagram views, the clip has generated debate over blending celebration with mourning in funeral rituals.

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Overview

  • The July 6 funeral in Peru featured a widow twerking against a life-sized cardboard cutout of her late husband alongside his open casket.
  • Reggaeton singer El Cangri del Callao was hired as a 'wake entertainer' and provided upbeat party music throughout the service.
  • Funeral guests clapped, whooped and joined in as the widow danced provocatively at the wake.
  • El Cangri posted the clip on Instagram, where it has garnered over 4.3 million views and nearly 8,000 comments.
  • Viewers and cultural commentators are divided, with some praising the joyful send-off and others criticizing the break from traditional funeral solemnity.