China acts on funeral strippers

[almaty 19]

Chinese villages are being told to end the practice

Five people have been detained in China for running striptease send-offs at funerals, state media say.

The once-common events are held to boost the number of mourners, as large crowds are seen as a mark of honour.

But the arrests, in the eastern province of Jiangsu, could signal the end of the rural tradition.

Local officials have since ordered a halt to "obscene performances" and say funeral plans have to be submitted in advance, Xinhua news agency said.

The arrests, in Donghai county, followed striptease acts at a farmer's funeral, the agency said.

Two hundred people were said to have attended the event, which was held on 16 August.

The Beijing News said the event was later revealed by a Chinese TV station. The leaders of five striptease troupes were held, it said, including two involved in the farmer's funeral.

"Striptease used to be a common practice at funerals in Donghai's rural areas to allure viewers," Xinhua agency said.

"Local villagers believe that the more people who attend the funeral, the more the dead person is honoured."

As well as ordering an end to the practice, officials have also said residents can report "funeral misdeeds" on a hotline, earning a reward for information.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

too bad. Another ancient tradition ruined by the state.

[dalegg 143]

And I was going to ask for bag pipes.

[Ban Hammer 13,345]

i wonder if the deceased gets a final lap dance at one of those

[Alex+R 0]

i wonder if the deceased gets a final lap dance at one of those

OH good lord! Charles, Charles, Charles...

[almaty 19]

damn, charles i hope so...i know the crowds are be smaller now

[Ban Hammer 13,345]

i wonder if the deceased gets a final lap dance at one of those

OH good lord! Charles, Charles, Charles...

i wondered who would be the first to comment on that

[garya505 2]

And I was going to ask for bag pipes.

Who cares about bag pipes, can we get "extras"?

[dalegg 143]

And how do handle V.I.Ps? Do I have to buy 2 6 dollar bottles of Coca-Cola to attend the funeral?

[iceyspots 0]

Dang... They just ruined a advertising success.

Boobies sell, and they draw crowds lol