How did the Kirgiz propose marriage? What is the wedding custom?

? Among the animal husbandry nationalities in Xinjiang, Kazak people are popular with a grassland game "Chasing Girls" in which male riders run in front and female riders chase after, while Kirgiz people have a game on the contrary. It's called "chasing girls"

? The Kirgiz language "Uwurukumayi" is mainly popular in some areas such as Akqi and Tekes County. It is an ancient game loved by Kirgiz people. It is usually held at festive festivals and herders' gatherings. People say this is a test of a young man's ability to be a man. Of course, this is also an important opportunity and the best way for young Kirgiz men and women to find lovers and express their love.

? Wedding custom of Kirgiz nationality

Weddings usually last three days. The wedding was held at the woman's house.

On the first day, the groom's parents, relatives and friends accompanied him to the bride's house. Bring a live sheep when you come, kill it, remove its head and five internal organs, but don't skin it, and all the hair on the sheep will be burned clean. This kind of sheep is called "Kuyika Kuyi" in Kirgiz nationality. Besides, I have to catch some livestock and bring some other gifts. After the groom and the man's guests arrive near the woman's home, the groom's parents and some guests go to the woman's parents' home, and the woman's home will come out to meet the guests and settle down for hospitality.

The next day, the wedding reached a climax, and relatives and friends of both men and women came to celebrate, with many guests. On this day, traditional Kirgiz Games will be held, such as horse racing, sheep picking, chasing girls, wrestling and other recreational activities, and gifts will be given to the winners. On this day, parents of both men and women exchange gifts. In the evening, the bride came to her sister-in-law's house to meet the groom, and stayed at her sister-in-law's house that night. Accompanied by the best man and bridesmaid, the bride and groom sat in the curtain, which was full of guests. Boys play Kirgiz folk musical instruments Kumuzi and Ozkumuzi, sing festive songs, dance face to face, play duets, poems and various interesting games. It was not until late at night that people were willing to leave to celebrate their wedding.

? On the third day, the groom will take the bride back to her new house. At this time, the bride wants to say goodbye to her family. In order to take care of her daughter, the mother of the bride stayed with her daughter at the groom's house for two or three days, and some stayed for a month before coming back. The woman should prepare clothes, bedding and other daily necessities for her daughter as a dowry, and carry it with horses and camels. At the same time, she also needs to prepare a horse. The saddle, halter and whip of the horse are all brand-new, decorated with silver and copper, and very delicate. When the bride goes to her husband's house, she will ride this horse and give it to her daughter as a dowry. During the wedding, the father-in-law and mother-in-law can't meet, some can only meet two or three days after marriage, and some can only meet one month later. When meeting, the daughter-in-law should wear a veil and bow respectfully to her father-in-law until he says "Yuzi Kulexi" (meaning "meet"). At this time, the sister-in-law unveiled the bride's veil, and the father-in-law and daughter-in-law could meet. After marriage, the relatives and friends of the bride and groom will take turns to invite the bride and groom to carry out various entertainment activities to congratulate them on their marriage. To sum up, these are the customs of how the Kirgiz people propose marriage.