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Wedding of She Nationality in Ningde Town
by Xia Nianchang

60% population of She Nationality live in the mountain area of northeast Fujian Province. Because many people living with Han Nationality, their traditions have been changed. But the mountainers still enjoy the old custom for wedding.

1. A kind woman will be invited as the bridesmaid. 2. Crying for leaving mother. 3. Arriving at the groom's house. 4. Being blessed by guests in the new room.
 
5. Guests should prepare money for the bride. 6. Eight young men dress up as faries to celebrate in the new room. 7. Looking for the red eggs brought from bride's side in order to pray for a baby for the new couple.  

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