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The marriage proposal is a special milestone in life that differs greatly from culture to culture and is characterised by unique customs and traditions depending on the country. Below are some special marriage proposal practices from around the world:
1st Japan - The Yuino Ceremony
In Japan, an engagement is traditionally celebrated with the yuino ceremony. The families of both partners meet and exchange nine symbolic gifts, including seaweed (symbolising joy) and dried octopus (symbolising a long, harmonious marriage).
2 Ireland - The Claddagh ring
The Claddagh ring plays an important role in Ireland. The design shows two hands holding a heart, crowned by a crown. The way it is worn provides information about the relationship status:
Right hand, heart facing outwards: Single
Right hand, heart facing inwards: Forgiven
Left hand, heart facing inwards: Married
3. Mexico: Seeking approval from the family
It is usual in Mexico for the prospective groom to formally request his partner's hand in marriage. He announces his love and future aspirations in an impassioned address to the family. The engagement cannot be formally announced until the family gives its approval.
4 Thailand - The Thong Mun ceremony
The engagement in Thailand includes the Thong Mun ceremony, sometimes known as the "golden engagement." To demonstrate his financial stability and ability to provide for his future wife, the man gives her gold jewelry as part of the engagement.
5 Kenya: The bead exchange
In the Rendille culture of Kenya, a man expresses his love for the woman he wishes to marry by sending her beads. The pair is deemed engaged if she accepts the beads and wears them.
6 Scotland: the groom's tests
In Scotland, the groom may be put through a number of tests by the prospective father-in-law to determine his suitability for marriage. These activities may involve challenging riddles or physically demanding tasks.
7 Vietnam: The ceremonial of Lễ Đính Hôn
The formal engagement in Vietnam is marked by the Lễ Đính Hôn ceremony. To demonstrate respect and agreement, the bride's family receives symbolic presents from the groom's family, such as tea and betel nuts.
8th China - The bride price gifts
In China, the groom's family presents traditional pìn lǐ (bride price gifts) to the bride's family. These gifts - often money, tea or valuable items - symbolise prosperity and recognition of the marriage.
9th India - The mangni ceremony
In India, the engagement is celebrated as a mangni. Here the families meet to bless the couple. Rings are often exchanged and the bride is given elaborate henna designs painted on her hands.
10th France - engagement rings with family tradition
In France, family heirlooms are often passed on as engagement rings. This gives the engagement a deeper meaning, as the ring symbolises not only the couple, but also the family history.
