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Dowry is a big burden for many families across China. In Wuhan, Hubei province, a man has been accused of defrauding his company of millions because he could not afford a dowry. Many young people are voicing concern about this and other wedding customs.
Some traditions need to keep up with modern times. Why is it the responsibility of one party to provide a dowry?”
“The custom of playing vicious pranks is very embarrsing to the newlyweds.” Zhou Ka, 26, employee at a tourist agency in Beijing
“Dowry is a burden for both families. Marriage should be about love, not money.”
“In my hometown, a wedding tradition is painting the faces of in-laws. To the younger generation, it’s humiliating. It should be abandoned.” Xiong Jie, 21, college student in Sichuan