According to the general tradition, no matter in the south or in the north, even women in ordinary families have to get married with gold bracelets, rings and earrings. After the reform and opening up, rich families are proud to give gold, and according to a relative, a pair of gold bracelets is only something given by 50 relatives, and according to the weight of gold bracelets, it is not too heavy, and its price is between1-20 thousand. This is very common in southern China, especially in Guangzhou, Fujian and other places, and even in some places in the Pearl River Delta. In the special family of extended family, elders like to give the bride gold ornaments, not only gold bracelets, but also gold rings.
However, as for the custom of Guangdong brides wearing 100 gold bracelets around their necks, the reason has actually been verified. It can be said that it was basically introduced into southern China from Indian and Southeast Asian countries. However, in most parts of China, due to different cultural customs, low-key treatment, or paying more attention to the meaning and income level of gifts, it seems to be an act of showing off and boasting about wealth, so many voices began to criticize each other. There's no need to understand this. They are all a kind of love and protection for married daughters, but in different ways.
According to the traditional customs of most eastern countries, gold has been a symbol of wealth since ancient times, while the customs of India and Southeast Asian countries show that the more gold ornaments given to the bride, the more status and wealth the husband has, which makes him look more dignified. Especially the elders who are close to the bride's in-laws, usually send gold bracelets, and most relatives will send gold ornaments. Especially on the wedding day, it will be hung or worn, and at the same time, it will show the strength of the family in front of the public and attach importance to the bride's entry into this family. The more you send, the more you value it.
But these gold bracelets are given to the bride, that is, they are worn at a specific time period, so that relatives and friends can comment on them and take them off. Generally, they will be replaced in a gold shop after marriage, or they will be melted and re-made into their favorite styles. In particular, China pays attention to reciprocity, and the gold products given by relatives will be reciprocated in the future, or like the elders at home, they will be kept for the younger generation to get married. Therefore, it is enough to treat the Guangdong bride's gold gift as a red envelope for her elders. ?