Viral videos of coffin parade stunt prompt police probe in Vietnam

Local officials became aware of the incident after multiple videos were shared online in recent days.

The local administration then ordered police to conduct an urgent investigation, and any violations found will be handled in accordance with the law.

The videos reportedly show a birthday celebration for the owner of a coffin workshop identified as N.T. in the same ward.

Some participants in the clips referred to the event as a “third death anniversary.”

The gathering took place at night and featured a sound system set up inside the coffin workshop.

A female DJ performed music while a large crowd danced around the venue.

The most controversial scene involved several people wearing matching uniforms carrying a coffin through the street.

A living person was lying inside the coffin and later sat up to dance with the crowd during the procession.

The group carrying the coffin occupied part of the roadway, attracting large numbers of curious onlookers.

Many filmed and live-streamed the event, which quickly went viral online.

The clips have attracted tens of thousands of views and sparked widespread criticism.

Many viewers called the act offensive and inappropriate, and some even mocked the spectacle with sarcastic comments.

Several popular social media pages subsequently reposted edited versions of the videos, further increasing their reach and online engagement.