Why do we say bride price and dowry are our country’s cultural and historical traditions?

Betrothal gift and dowry are part of traditional Chinese wedding customs. Betrothal gift is the property that the man gives to the woman during marriage, while dowry is the property that the woman brings to the man during marriage.

Although both bride price and dowry have cultural and historical significance, in modern society, with the advancement of people's ideas and changes in social atmosphere, they also face some problems and challenges.

On the one hand, some regions and families regard bride price and dowry as an exchange of wealth, causing marriage to become a material transaction, which may even be exaggerated, making the cost of marriage too high and bringing financial burdens to families and individuals.

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On the other hand, some people believe that eliminating bride price and dowry will lead to a lack of ritual and solemnity in marriage, which will have a negative impact on the meaning and value of marriage.

Therefore, it is very important to balance the relationship between bride price and dowry.

A better approach is to reduce it to a cultural and ritual symbol, emphasizing the meaning and value of marriage, rather than viewing it as an exchange of material benefits.

At the same time, reasonable standards for betrothal gifts and dowries should be established to avoid excessive financial burdens and unnecessary waste. Measures should also be taken to provide necessary help to those who lack a financial foundation for marriage.

In addition, society should strengthen the legal protection and supervision of marriage, prevent false claims and interest infringement, and maintain the fairness and justice of marriage.