Paper Plaque Tears During Peruvian Cemetery Inauguration

Cañete, Peru: A Paper Plaque Unveiling Causes a Stir A recent event in Cañete, Peru, has sparked amusement and raised eyebrows. During the inauguration of 240 new niches at a municipal cemetery, Mayor José Tomás Alcántara unveiled a commemorative plaque. However, this was no ordinary plaque; it was made of paper. The video shows the moment the plaque is revealed, and as the mayor and an assistant carefully pull it from its covering, it begins to tear. The unexpected fragility of the plaque provided an amusing contrast to the solemnity of the occasion. "It was quite a surprise," said one onlooker in a brief interview captured in the video. The video, shared by Unitel Bolivia, has quickly gained traction online. While the incident is humorous, it also raises questions about the choice of materials used for such an important event. The use of paper for a commemorative plaque is certainly unusual and highlights the need for more durable materials in such settings. Despite the unexpected mishap, the inauguration of the new niches successfully provided much-needed space in the cemetery. The event serves as a reminder that even in formal settings, unexpected moments of humor can occur.