A 75-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl marry 'Shock'"What is the story?"
Jul 09, 2024
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According to local media such as Verita Riau News and Tribune News, a 75-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl's wedding was held in the village of Air Tawar in Riau, Indonesia, on the 29th (local time).
Despite the 60-year age gap, the local chief said he was granted permission to marry by both families.
The groom is known to have a grandson of the same age as the bride.
In the released video, those wearing traditional clothes appear to be nervous, but they greet guests happily.
According to Indonesian law, the marriage age must be at least 19 years old. However, the couple received permission from local authorities because the bride is a minor.
There was also an online speculation about their marriage that it would be because of the wealth of the elderly, but it did not seem to be true.
The chief said the groom had no wealth. Nevertheless, families on both sides agreed to their marriage.
The details of the couple who got married have not been told.
Netizens who heard the news said, "It's shocking that I'm married to a grandchild.", "Would you be happy in your marriage with your grandfather?", "What kind of story did he have that even his family agreed with him?"
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