Abstract:
Marriage in Stag rig Village, Shar lung
Township, Khri ka County, Mtsho lho Tibetan Autonomous
Prefecture, Mtsho sngon Province, China is described in the context of the
hair dressing ritual, rules of exclusion and
inclusion, the process of marriage (spouse selection, free
choice marriage, arranged marriage), engagement, drinking
contract liquor, bride wealth discussion, choosing a date for
the wedding ritual, wedding preparations at the bride and
groom's homes, the wedding ritual and banquet, marrying a groom into the bride's home, divorce, and the
atmosphere surrounding the bride's arrival.