
Asked by Mr.William G. from canada | Mar. 12, 2010 10:25

About:Ancient Chinese Marriage Custom
I have a girlfriend in Fuzhou and we have known each other several years now via internet. I visited her several months ago and also met her parents. Her father hoped I would marry his daughter( he was terminally ill at the time). The father died recently and she informed me that she needs to marry within 3 months of her father's death. Failing this, she must wait 3 more years before trying to marry again. This is a custom according to her and cannot seem to explain it. Can anyone enlighten me on this situation? Thanks in advance.
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