Chiang Mai Hotel

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Courtship.

Courtship.
    When The Moken youths and teenagers fall in love they court each other the same way as people in general. The men will show off their talents or call for interest from the women.

Marriage.

    In regards to marriage, the Moken people have no extensive ceremony. The central part is the courtship and when the couple is ready they will ask their parents for permission. If the parents agree, the couple can live together.
However, the man must move in to the woman's house and stay there for a period of time until they can move to build their own house. The bride price usually depends on individual credit and wealth. Some give some money while others give objects such as necklace as bride price.

http://moken.hilltribe.org

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