NAME: JOSE LUQUEZ ROMERO Describing traditions Listen to the description of the custom of dowry-giving and answer the questions. 1. What is a big dowry a sign of? It’s a sign of the bride's family have money and social status. 2. Why was a woman’s dowry of practical importance? Because women don't usually go out to work 3. Which family normally gives the dowry? The dowry is being given by the bride´s family. 4. Which family gives the dowry in Nigeria? The dowry is being given by the groom’s family. 5. What do the guests at a Nigerian engagement ceremony do, as well as dance and have fun? They give presents and gifts to the bride and groom. 6. What two things does a Nigerian dowry consist of? Consist of jewelry and clothes. ANSWER TRUE/FALSE 7. Dowry is still very common around the world? F 8. Dowry symbolizes decrease of your status? F 9. During the party there is a lot of music? T 10. it is an opportunity to people have fun before the wedding? T
