Tibetans have formed a complex marriage system in the long history. Before the Democratic reform, in addition to the prevalent monogamy, there were polygamy and polygamy in Tibetan areas. In addition, a strict system of intra-class marriage has been implemented. Intermarriage between slave owners and slaves is strictly prohibited. The slave owners pay attention to "being in the same family" within the slave owners. The basis of marriage is not the love between men and women, but wealth and status. Since the majority of serfs have no personal freedom and have personal dependence on the slave owners, when they marry the serfs, they must first obtain the permission of the serf owners. After the liberation of Tibet, the old form of marriage has been completely abandoned and monogamy has been implemented. Free love has become the main way for young men and women to choose their spouses. Both men and women intend to ask the living Buddha to divine together. If the divination results are auspicious, they will enter the second step and propose marriage. Generally, the male parents present Hada and various gifts to the female parents and propose marriage. If the other party agrees, they will accept the gift and give back a Hada. Then, on auspicious days, engagement ceremonies were held, and "Wuren" (parenting fees, milk money) and other gifts were presented to the parents of the woman, and Hada was presented to the witness. Then make a marriage contract and hold a celebration banquet. On the day before marriage, the man will give the woman clothes, headwear, bracelets, etc. The next day, the man sent a welcoming party headed by a famous person to meet the woman at her home. The bride welcomed her husband's home and held activities such as Hada and singing and dancing. Wedding activities usually lasted for three days. Three months or six months after marriage, the newly married husband accompanied his wife to stay at her home for a few days, that is, the "return salute". This is the end of the wedding. When Diqing Tibetans get married, they splash water on the bride and groom. Legend has it that the splashing of water at Diqing Tibetan wedding is a sacred ritual, which means that newlyweds respect and love each other and show consideration for each other. Their feelings are as long as running water and as deep as sea water.

Marriage of the clan varies with the region, and the forms are varied. Generally speaking, it is the custom of the woman to send the man to greet him. In some areas, there are also a few "robbery" customs. If the woman's family disagrees with the marriage, or the girl has many pursuers, and the girl's parents can not choose for a while, the wise and brave lover will use "robbery" at this time. Means to solve this marriage.

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