Weirdest Wedding Ritual and Tradition Around the World
Let's take a trip to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia, to discover one of the most unique and unusual wedding rituals practiced by the Krung tribe. Although many tribes in Cambodia have their own unique wedding traditions, the Krung tribe's practices are particularly distinct. When a young woman from the Krung tribe comes of age for marriage, her father is responsible for constructing a special cabin in the heart of the jungle. This cabin is not just any ordinary structure; it is a "cabin of love" where the woman can entertain as many suitors as she wishes until she discovers the one who truly captures her heart. Multiple dating is not only permitted but is also actively encouraged in the Krung tribe, and the cabin provides the young woman with a private space to explore her romantic options and make her choice. Once the woman chooses her preferred suitor, he is obligated to accept her proposal and become her husband. However, the tradition becomes even more peculiar. According to tradition, the husband is not allowed to consummate the marriage until he has paid the bride's father a certain number of cows as a bride price. The more cows he provides, the more nights he gets to spend with his wife. If the husband is unable to pay the bride price for the cows, the couple cannot live together until he has paid the full price. Although this practice may seem bizarre to outsiders, it is an important and beautiful aspect of the Krung tribe's culture and tradition. It is fascinating to see how this tradition has survived for centuries and remains relevant to the Krung tribe today.
