Ethnic Marriage Customs

“Crying and marrying” is also called “crying for marriage”, “crying for marrying the child”, “crying before the sedan chair” and so on. It is the traditional marriage customs of...

Among the She people, apart from the common women marrying men, men marrying women is also their marriage custom. For the latter one, there are two situations: the man...

According to the marital custom, after the engagement the bridegroom’s family should select a propitious day to send gifts, namely “Cai’ente” (betrothal gifts). Cai’ente includes pork, wine and pastry...

“Walking guests”, “Disturbing the Village” and customs in proposing a toast The Miao people in the Langde village of Leishan County in Guizhou call visiting relatives “walking guests”, which...

Brother of the bride’s mother stirs up the wedding A Jialu love song goes like this: “mountains in the northeast are high, but they can’t block the sun in...

“Long stay at parents’ home after marriage” and “Returning to parents’ home for several times after marriage” According to traditional custom, wedding of the Pumis is usually held in...

The marriage customs of the Shui (Sui) ethnic group are steeped in tradition, placing great emphasis on legal and formal marriages. This process follows specific customs and rituals, blending...

Most of the Was establish their marriage through free courtship. They usually get married at about 20, and the husband is usually older than the wife. But young fellows...

The Dai young people are actually quite free in choosing their lovers. Both the crowded road to market and the spinning field with needfires, are good place for youngsters...

Best Men Accompanying the Groom with Umbrellas to Meet the Bride Two best men accompanying the groom with umbrellas to meet the bride is one of the many special...