No knowledge is a waste and everyday presents something somewhat new. I want to use this medium to present this piece as my official introduction and entry,although I have posted a piece in the sports section as a teaser. I have been following Nairaland for over five years but always met Goliath when ever i try logging in but with the help of a fellow Nairalander, my phobia was quenched, my scare assuaged. I am elated being a member now,please I plead with the mods to do the needful for we are one big family so I have come to realized. Thanks a bunch and pardon the long sermon but necessity forced my hands. To the post now......

Love is universal but romance takes an array of astonishing forms around the world. The below list uncovers some of the worlds most fascinating love and marriage customs from sweet merriment to utter disdain and outright ridicule. shall we?

1: ROMANCE WRITTEN IN A CHICKEN LIVER: we have heard of cutting the cake, but cutting the chicken? that's strange but not to the people of Daur in China who have a tradition for couples. They are to dissect and Inspect it's liver (veterinary doctors sort of) If the liver is in a healthy shape,this is seen as a good omen and a date is fixed. If not the couple must keep searching for that prophetic yet healthy liver.

2: STEP INSIDE A COURTING HUT: some African tribes provide their daughters with "courting hut" to entertain potential suitors away from the gaze of the parents. In Cambodia, unmarried girls are encouraged to use these huts to EXPLORE multiple PARTNERS, both socially and SEXUALLY,all in a quest to find that true love. imagine this in Nigeria (Vaseline crew)

3: WHALES TOOTH GIFT: In Fiji, it's common practice when asking for a woman's hand in marriage to present to your soon to be father-in-law a TABUA (whales tooth). it's considered not real love until you take a dive into the ocean in search of one.

4: TEARS OF JOY IN CHINA: Its definitely accepted to get a little teary at the wedding but a whole month before might be an overkill. However, for China's Tujia people it's customary for the bride-to-be to begin weeping for an hour everyday before the day of the wedding. Sometimes after, her mother joins in and other women of the family eventually join as a sign of joy. Absurd isn't it?

5: LADIES CHOICE IN NIGER: In an annual courtship event, the men of the wodaabe fula in Niger dress up in elaborate costume,put on make up,sing and dance during the Gerewol festival, this is in a bid to win a bride at the end of the event.The women get to choose who they find best.

6: WHITE DAY IN JAPAN: On valentines day in Japan,it's the women who buy chocolates for the men. But fear not ladies for one month from this time,during the white day, the men splash gifts twice more expensive to what the women gave them during the valentines day.

7: BIGGER THE BETTER: You can forget to loose weight as it is in other climes,because in Mauritania the bigger the better..This signifies wealth that a man provide in excess for his family. The downside is,girls are in some families forced to feed their daughters while others suffer long term health issues caused by obesity. Fat ladies in the building more clarity on this will be appreciated. na joke o

8: LOVE SPOON IN WALES: Here the man presents his lover with a meticulously carved wooden spoon as a feature that he will feed her and provide for her. But if the spoon is returned, the affection is not mutual but if successful, the woman MUST wear the SPOON around her neck for a number of days.

All because of love?

Interesting!! number 5 is very cool....but number 4? that means some people go remain, how can I cry for one hour per day for no reason? For one whole month at that!

chybykee:
All because of love?

is it not worth it

peachesandroses:
Interesting!! number 5 is very cool....but number 4? that means some people go remain, how can I cry for one hour per day for no reason? For one whole month at that!

Na luv na

Elnida:

is it not worth it

no

Wield and funny