Before most men in China begin charting the dollars and cents of their marriage, they must first navigate the potentially costly affair of a “bride price”, offered to the family of their prospective brides. That bill for one man in eastern province Zhejiang amounted to...
Before most men in China begin charting the dollars and cents of their marriage, they must first navigate the potentially costly affair of a “bride price”, offered to the family of their prospective brides.
In a video circulated online, the dowry was seen transferred in six safes brightly coloured in auspicious red shades by four professional escorts to the venue of engagement, with the cash then sent to a bank to be deposited into the bride-to-be’s account.
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