The gender reveal trend for babies is becoming more common by the day. But the occasion wherein expectant parents announce the sex of their child is not without its fair share of drama.
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Couple causes uproar after dying waterfall blue for gender reveal
In recent times, we have come across many gender reveal parties that haven’t gone according to plan or been criticised for going over the top. Now, we have another to add to that list.
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A Brazilian couple has sparked outrage after they dyed a local waterfall bright blue to announce the birth of their son during a gender reveal party.
The couple faced backlash on the internet after they posted a video on Instagram of the moment a waterfall turned blue to indicate that they were having a boy. After the fury, they later deleted the video.
But copies of the video have since emerged on social media.
Brazil’s Environment Ministry launches investigation
The environment ministry in Brazil has since launched an investigation and could charge the couple with an environmental crime.
The ministry said it has taken cognizance of the incident, which allegedly occurred last Sunday at a waterfall in Tangará da Serra, which is part of the Queima Queima Pé river.
As per reports, the river is popular among tourists visiting the Mato Grosso region and also serves as the main water source for the nearby town of Tangará da Serra.
Earlier, a YouTuber in Egypt caused uproar after he shared a video claiming to have turned the Pyramids of Giza blue as part of a gender reveal.
Siamand Mustafa shared a video on their YouTube channel with the title: “First gender reveal party held by the pyramids.”
In the video, Mustafa and his wife Shahad head to the Pyramids with their young daughter and some friends for the big reveal. The group can be seen standing in front of the Pyramids of Giza while counting down.
Then, as a light show begins to be projected onto the site of the pyramids and other ancient structures, the entire site turns blue following a countdown, indicating a boy.
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