What is the folklore of the Gelao people who curse their loved ones?

The marriage customs of the Gelao nationality can be said to be complex, complete and strict. The process from marriage proposal to marriage is very complicated, and there are many wedding customs full of Gelao culture, which are very lively and interesting. The unique marriage custom of "cursing relatives" of Gelao nationality is a wonderful flower in Gelao culture. Do you know what "cursing relatives" is?

The marriage customs of the Gelao nationality still retain many primitive ancient customs, which are living materials for studying the ancient marriage history of mankind. For example, when you are engaged, you should eat "chicken wine", that is, after killing a chicken, you will use the femur of the chicken to divine. "Chicken divination" and "Ji Bu" are homophonic. At present, it is no longer the initial "sacred judgment" to pay close attention to whether the design on chicken femur is auspicious or ominous. But to eat engagement wine called "chicken wine".

"Chicken is not nine" was held at the girl's house. The future son-in-law recognized his fiancee's son-in-law and gave it to his parents-in-law. When the first bowl of wine must be given to the mother-in-law, the father-in-law should also praise his wife and say, "She raised the child and his mother decided." Some people say that this is the legacy of human mother's husband's right.

Gelao people have the custom of "cursing relatives". On the auspicious day when the girl gets married, the groom's family will send two young people and a matchmaker to join the bride's family. At this time, the elders, brothers, sisters and relatives of the woman's family swore at the matchmaker, commonly known as "cursing relatives." Scolding the matchmaker not only improves the bride's status, but also is said to be lucky. Therefore, if the mother scolds the matchmaker, the matchmaker will be splashed with dog blood. At this time, the matchmaker had to play dumb and stop swearing.

Gelao women will automatically knock out 1-2 big teeth on the maxilla when they get married. It is said that this is a custom because they are afraid that women will hurt their husbands' families. My husband's family thinks virgins are terrible. If you dare to marry them, you need to knock out their teeth. This is a profound relic of medieval and distant folk customs.

In the marriage customs of the Gelao nationality, there are also customs such as "opening the door", "chasing girls" and "wet relatives". These customs are also very distinctive. "Door lock" means that when the bride leaves home and gets married, she must hold the door lock tightly with both hands to show that she will never leave. At this time, the matchmaker will come and forcibly hold the bride's hand and take her away from her family.

"Chasing girls" means that a girl should cry loudly and sing "crying to get married" before getting married. Before getting married, we must let female relatives bring her back when people are "unprepared" and "running away", such as her married aunt and sister-in-law. Before leaving home to get married, the bride's father should pay tribute to her ancestors. The girl's father should unbutton her collar to show that the married girl is no longer a member of the clan and has joined it.

"Wet kiss" means that when the bride marries her husband's family, she pours clean water prepared by his husband's family on the person who receives her. Legend has it that you can pour clear water to ward off evil spirits and seek good luck.

The marriage custom of the Gelao nationality is rooted in the whole Gelao society and is an important ritual activity that every Gelao nationality must experience in his life. From "marriage proposal" to "marriage", there are many wedding customs, complete etiquette and strict etiquette norms. At the same time, pay attention to strict taboos. Every link has taboos, especially combing your hair, making your bed and giving out candles. There are no mistakes.