Breaking Tradition: A Couple in Yunnan, China, Returns Bride Price, Reflecting Modern Marriage Values

2023-10-11 04:09:38

After a couple in Yunnan, mainland China, get engaged, the woman returns the bride price to the man. (Picture/Photo taken from Weibo)

After the engagement of a newlywed couple in Yunnan, mainland China, the bride’s father returned the bride price of approximately 99,000 yuan (approximately NT$430,000) to the groom. This video was exposed on the Internet and attracted the attention of many netizens. It not only highlights the modern society The rise of new concepts further reflects people’s pursuit of marriage and happiness.

According to local media reports, a couple in Wenshan, Yunnan, mainland China, just got engaged on the 10th. According to local customs, the man needs to give the woman’s family a bride price of 98,600 yuan (approximately NT$430,000) when they get engaged. However, the bride’s father’s concept is different from that of traditional marriage. The bride’s family does not take the bride price for granted, but returns the bride price intact to the man.

When the woman returned the bride price, the bride’s father said, “No bride price, as long as you are happy.” This sentence not only represents deep emotions and sincere blessings, but also a challenge to the traditional concept of marriage and the pursuit of love.

It can be seen from the video that the groom was moved to tears when he received the refund of the bride price. This gift is not only money, but also a reflection of the bride’s family’s sincere blessings for him and his fiancée. The groom said, “We are very grateful for their understanding and support. This is not only a respect for the two of us, but also our expectations for a happy life in the future.”

After the picture was exposed, netizens caused heated discussions, saying that this concept of marriage that does not pursue material things but only pursues happiness is worthy of admiration. They “see the true meaning of love and marriage” and “hope they will be happy.”

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