Memories of the Wind.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
A strange tradition.
Do you know that the 布农族 (a native tribe in Taiwan) has a strange tradition of chasing a girl?
When the guy is interested in a gal who probably lives over the neighbouring hill, he will tell his parents. Then they will signal their sign of approval.
不错.不错.她长得也差不多了. (It's like they are inspecting a commodity which can be bought in the market)
Therefore, the guy will pay a visit to the gal's parents without the latter's knowledge. They will accept a newborn mice from the guy as the bridal price.
The stage is now set and ready.
The gal's parents will lock the door in such a way that it can be broken easily. Come nightfall, the guy will break the door open and straight away make for the gal. He will carry her off on his back, leaving the parents putting on an act by chasing them for a distance.
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,
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Come to think of it, there are actually similar traditions where the gals are always treated as commodities and sold off in exchange for animals. Throw in all the cows, sheep, lambs, horses, and you get your fair maiden.
Cows, sheep, lambs, horses = love??
Like that no love lo!
LOL!
When the guy is interested in a gal who probably lives over the neighbouring hill, he will tell his parents. Then they will signal their sign of approval.
不错.不错.她长得也差不多了. (It's like they are inspecting a commodity which can be bought in the market)
Therefore, the guy will pay a visit to the gal's parents without the latter's knowledge. They will accept a newborn mice from the guy as the bridal price.
The stage is now set and ready.
The gal's parents will lock the door in such a way that it can be broken easily. Come nightfall, the guy will break the door open and straight away make for the gal. He will carry her off on his back, leaving the parents putting on an act by chasing them for a distance.
,
,
,
Come to think of it, there are actually similar traditions where the gals are always treated as commodities and sold off in exchange for animals. Throw in all the cows, sheep, lambs, horses, and you get your fair maiden.
Cows, sheep, lambs, horses = love??
Like that no love lo!
LOL!
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