... girl's family and how much importance they attach to the girl. In the old days, the dowry was considered a girl's pre-marital belongings and regarded as the only legal personal property that the girl possesses after getting married. So it is also called "private money." For ordinary families, the dowry would include four quilts and four sets of cotton-padded ... eastern side and the bride at western side, the bride takes a bow to her husband first and repeats the bow once the groom answers back with a bow also. As time passes, the three "obeisance" have turned into one continuous ritual...

• Word Count: 9974
• Approx Pages: 40
• Grade Level: High School