Ordos wedding has a series of specific ritual procedures and activities, such as Hada betrothal, wearing a bow, welcoming the husband, offering a toast to the sheep, asking names, unloading the neck of the sheep, matching the marriage, blessing the mother, grabbing the hat, being baptized by the flame, bowing to the parents-in-law, lifting the veil, offering tea to the bride, and returning to the door. These ritual procedures and activities are different from those of other ethnic groups and Mongolian weddings in other regions. They are the most distinctive, charming and grand forms of Mongolian weddings, which condense the essence of Mongolian etiquette and customs and become the most complete and rich picture scroll of Mongolian national customs so far.
The wedding dates here are usually chosen by lamas. A few days before marriage, men and women usually slaughter cattle and sheep to prepare, prepare wine and cigarettes, and make or buy beautiful Mongolian robes and riding boots. On the wedding day, the groom will wear brand-new clothes in an auspicious atmosphere. Generally, it is a red satin crown, or a conical red tassel hat in the style of "Buryat". Wearing robes, boots and arrows, he looks very powerful and handsome. The matchmaker and the best man are all dressed up. When everything is ready, the groom and the best man will raise their glasses and sing wedding songs in the cheers. The wedding handed down by Genghis Khan is our happiest time. Let's enjoy singing on the vast grassland and be happy forever. After the singing, the groom, surrounded by everyone, rode on a fine horse and ran away to the woman's house. Usually when the groom arrives at the bride's house, the yurt in the bride's house will be closed and pretend not to know. At this time, the man will send a wedding praise teacher who is good at rhetoric and answer the bridesmaids with songs. Only when people have a good answer can they be invited into the house. After the groom enters the room, the host and guests will happily raise their glasses and sing for the happiness of the couple. After the ceremony, the woman's family will send someone to see her off. When the departure time approaches, the bride will put on a bright red veil and a pink Mongolian robe. In a farewell toast, she will ride a horse around her yurt three times, say goodbye to her parents and sisters who live together day and night, and tell each other love, gratitude and friendship.
Ordos wedding is a collection of Mongolian traditional sacrificial culture, court culture, food culture, costume culture and national songs and dances. It expresses people's good wishes for a happy, auspicious, festive and enthusiastic happy life, and has rich and profound cultural connotations.