Chinese Woman's Pig-Slaughtering Invitation Goes Viral, Leads to "Lucky Earth" Sales

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News18•29-01-2026, 21:13
Chinese Woman's Pig-Slaughtering Invitation Goes Viral, Leads to "Lucky Earth" Sales
- •Daidai, a 23-year-old from Chongqing, invited online strangers to help slaughter pigs for a traditional feast.
- •The event on January 11 attracted around 1,000 visitors, for whom 500 kg of rice was cooked, with the local government providing extra pigs.
- •Daidai gained over two million social media followers, but the sudden fame and continued presence of strangers overwhelmed her.
- •Clumps of soil from her home are being sold online as "prosperity soil" or "lucky earth" for up to US$130 per 50 grams.
- •Sellers claim the earth is consecrated by Daidai and promise videos as proof, though village officials deny anyone sneaking earth.
Why It Matters: A Chinese woman's viral pig-slaughtering invitation led to unexpected fame and the bizarre sale of "lucky earth" from her home.
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