An interesting gift from the groom to the bride: He spread 17 thousand dollars in front of the bride like a carpet.

At a wedding in the Philippines, the interesting money necklace that the groom placed around the bride's neck went viral on social media. The footage shows the moments when the groom draped banknotes, as long as a carpet, around the bride's neck.

A series of banknotes worth 1 million Philippine pesos (approximately 17 thousand dollars) became one of the most striking moments of the wedding. The video garnered great attention, receiving 41.2 million views and 4.8 million likes on social media.

This tradition, known as the "money dance" in Filipino culture, is performed during the newlywed couple's first dance at the wedding ceremony. Couples can apply different methods in this tradition. In some weddings, family members pin money onto the dancing couple, while in others, more extravagant presentations, like in this example, are preferred.

This tradition, which is met with astonishment worldwide, is seen in the Philippines as a traditional way to provide financial support to married couples. Social media users commented extensively, especially regarding the length and amount of the money necklace.

Experts state that such traditions can be practiced in different ways in every culture, and the money dance in the Philippines is an important part of the local culture.