Compulsory trips to the bride’s village
If the groom is from another ethnic group, he may not look forward to this but, it is an inescapable ritual. The groom may be lucky if the bride’s parents are in Lagos and have lax tied with their hometown.
However, if the reverse is the case, the parents of the bride may insist that the wedding be held in the village after he travels to see the elders of the family dwelling there.
Although people from other tribes are often amazed at these demands, it adds to the thrills and frills of Igbo conjugal bliss!
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The money is what makes it not soo attractive and obviously for only the rich.. They should try to reduce the money involve so it will be more affordable .. I like any cultural tradition or traditional marriage like this
At least there is still old tradition in place. I hope it wont be lost like they lost nearly all the Traditional religion i South East.