A swine romance: China couples born in Year of Pig flock to farm for ‘meaningful’ big day
- Husbandry venue attracts scores of loving couples, offers visitors theme park experience with agricultural twist
A specialist pig farm in China has become a popular – and bizarre – wedding venue, especially for couples born under the animal’s zodiac sign.
The Panda Pig Farm in Jinhua, Zhejiang province in southeastern China, has diversified into a holiday resort and a destination at which to tie the knot.
Last year, it hosted more than 200 weddings, according to Shen Jianjun, the farm’s owner.
“People born in the Year of the Pig are especially drawn to this place. Some even include the animals in their wedding photos, finding it more meaningful,” said Shen.
The farm is home to about 3,000 officially named Two-End Black Pigs and has installed technology to ensure it does not have the usual farm smells.
The pigs, which are compared to pandas because of their distinctive black and white markings, add extra charm to the celebrations and photo shoots.
