The custom in southern Fujian is that when engaged, the man should give the woman a necklace and a ring, and negotiate the bride price and bride price with her parents. On the basis of the bride price, the relatives of the woman can add a little dowry to the woman and send a red envelope or something. This was done when the woman was getting married.

Basic introduction

Marriage in Quanzhou, southern Fujian is not only full of etiquette, but also full of local color in every custom. When men and women are in love, no matter whether the object is free love or matchmaking, if they want to get married, they must go through the engagement formalities without exception.

The so-called engagement means that the man chooses an auspicious day by his elders or clan elders, and brings gifts such as gold and silver jewelry, wedding gifts, candy and cigarettes to the woman's house to make a decision or get engaged and announce that the marriage is settled.

Minnan people attach great importance to engagement, because it is a necessary procedure before marriage, and it is regarded as a de facto marriage without legal procedures, which is largely equivalent to marriage.