Belis or Wedding Dowries in East Flores Traditional Wedding
As a society that truly embraces their cultural heritages and traditions, people in East Flores considered marriage as a prominent local wisdom that has lasted for generations. They believe that marriage takes a special position in their cultural treasure, hence, a couple who wishes to get married must go through certain mandatory stages before their marriage is called official. Such stages include the first meeting of the couple’s family, the introduction ceremony, and before they step into the wedding celebration, they have to undergo the dowries-giving ritual first.