Dress of the Yi nationality
Yi people get marriage by scrambling. If one’s bride comes from the following ethic nationalities, you will find the paleness of modern fortune. If you want to get married, you must have strong health and master several skills such as wrestling, singing and scrambling, as well as having a brave mind and flexibility. In addition, you must also have a strong team to fetch the bride and make strong mental construction in advance because you could possibly marry the bride and live with her family.
Yi people believe that water can eliminate evil and generate happiness. Thus, splashing water is often seen at Yi peoples’ weddings. The groom will select several strong and intelligent males to complete the task of fetching the bride. Not only do they need to withhold the coldness of splashing water, but also they will finally accomplish the task successfully. Based on the severe conditions, the brave men are selected carefully with harsh requirements.
In some places, fetching the bride is conducted by a rude manner called scrambling. On the eve of bride fetching, the girls attack the guys violently by water splashing. Thus, smart boys then find water before dark places and hide in order to alleviate the "flood" attacks. Smart guys will find the spot for water absorbing before its gets dark and pour part of it to alleviate the violent water splashing.
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