Is bride price and dowry a traditional marriage culture in China?

Bridal price and dowry are important parts of traditional weddings in China. The bride price is a gift and cash given by the man to the woman's family to express his respect and gratitude to the woman's family, and it is also a kind of economic support for the woman. Dowry is a kind of financial support given by the woman's family to her daughter, which usually includes gold and silver jewelry, furniture, household appliances, bedding and other items.

In modern society, the meaning of marriage has changed. Marriage is no longer the marriage of two families, but the union of two people. Therefore, the meaning of bride price and dowry also needs to be re-examined and understood. In modern society, bride price and dowry are not necessary, but a traditional custom. For bride price and dowry, we should decide whether it is necessary according to our actual situation and family background to avoid excessive consumption and waste.

When balancing bride price and dowry, we should pay attention to the actual situation and family background of both parties. If the economic conditions of both families are similar, the amount of bride price and dowry can be reduced appropriately to avoid excessive consumption. If one family is in financial difficulties, the amount of bride price and dowry can be appropriately increased to reduce the financial burden of the family. But at the same time, we should also pay attention to avoiding excessive consumption and waste, avoiding linking marriage with money and turning marriage into a transaction.

In a word, bride price and dowry are important parts of traditional weddings in China, but in modern society, we should decide whether it is necessary according to our actual situation and family background, and pay attention to moderate consumption to avoid excessive consumption and waste. Only in this way can we truly understand and inherit this traditional culture and make our marriage more beautiful and happy.