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Culture Insider: Bizarre marriage customs around the world

Updated: 2014-11-24 07:10
(chinadaily.com.cn)

Pakistan: a woman cannot smile during her wedding

In local custom, a bride cannot smile even if she is happy inside during her wedding ceremony. The more she behaves sad, the more respect she wins from others. It’s said this is to show how she does not want to part from her parents.

Culture Insider: Bizarre marriage customs around the world

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