In Ankole; the girl’s family asks for a number of cows which include the cow(s) they will sell to raise money for the gifts they have to buy for her as she starts her new home.
In Uganda, bride price is an important part of many cultures and is a necessary part of marriage between a man and woman. We will be discussing how different cultures approach the bride price.
Ankole bride price.
In Ankole, bride price is an exchange of gifts between the families of the bride and groom to signify the new bond they are forming. The amount and value of the gifts depend on the local customs and the tradition of the community.
Traditionally, the bride’s family would receive cattle or other livestock and calabashes full of grain and millet beer. But as times have changed, the exchanges have taken on more modern forms and now include items such as cows, goats, money, clothing, and jewelry.
The process can become complicated as negotiations between both families take place to determine the bride price as it is important that both sides feel respected and their wishes are taken into account.
This process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks and may involve multiple meetings. During this time, both parties must remain in a harmonious relationship as disagreements can easily lead to frustration and anger.
