Widow Twerks Against Cardboard Cut-out of her Late Husband During his Funeral in Peru

PERU: A widow was seen twerking against a cardboard cutout of her late husband during his funeral in Peru. Dressed in black, the grieving woman playfully rubbed herself against the life-sized figure while onlookers cheered and celebrated. A reggaeton singer, known as “El Cangri del Callao,” was hired as a “wake entertainer” to provide entertainment for the event. It took place on 6 July during the late man's wake..

The singer, who calls himself a ‘wake entertainer’ on social media, even encouraged other mourners to join in the raunchy dance at the wake in Peru.

The urban singer, known as ‘El Cangri del Callao’. (Picture: Jam Press)

He later shared the clip on his Instagram page, where it went viral with 4.3 million views and nearly 8,000 comments, as reported by Need To Know.

One local commented,

“Hi bro, I'm going to die on July 23.

Are you available?” 🤣😂😂

Another added: “They are very young, but in my time we cried at funerals.”

One other comment pointed out how a "farewell should be joyful, not sad".

While a fellow performer said, "I've performed funerals and wakes, but always from a very different tone to what this video shows. "I've never had the opportunity to capture a farewell from such a luminous, vivid perspective.”

The scene was widely shared online, garnering both support and criticism for its bold display and humorous take on mourning. This act was meant to be a tribute, showcasing the couple's playful dynamic, as noted by sources close to the family. It also highlights the variety of mourning rituals found across different cultures.