In Indonesia, an extravagant wedding ceremony, costing nearly 450,000 baht (US$13,066), was held for two adorable Alaskan Malamutes, a story which has sparked national debate amongst netizens. The lavish event took place in a popular public dog park in the north of Jakarta, masterminded by professional event planners.
The dogs were adorned in traditional attire, and the controversy stemmed from the debate over unnecessary expenditure, as well as cultural moralities.
The event became a trending topic online soon after it was reported by foreign news agencies. The debate online primarily questioned the use of such a large sum of money, around 450,000 baht, for a pet’s wedding, especially considering the current economic dichotomy in Indonesia, which reportedly has the world’s fourth largest population, at approximately 273 million.
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