7 Interesting Proposal Rituals Around the World
5. Korean proposals
While the men of world may be used to proposing marriage to their women in an expensive way by investing in a diamond ring, Korean men have it somewhat easier. They simply have to release a pair of big geese in front of the houses of the women they are interested in. These geese symbolize an engagement and commitment as much as a diamond ring does.
6. Jewish proposals
A Jewish engagement custom is to have the would-be groom break a glass after his lady accepts his ring. This ritual stands as a reminder that joy must be accompanied with calmness. After the man steps on the glass with his right foot the guests shout out “Mazel tov” to wish the couple good luck. The foot also plays an important role in British tradition; the “sixpence for your shoe” has been considered a lucky symbol for centuries and brides around the world still place a coin in their shoes before they walk down the aisle.
7. Philippines proposals
Men in Philippines need to have immense upper body strength and undoubtedly lots of target practice as the tradition in the country dictates young men to throw a spear at his girlfriend’s front door to let her know he’s ready to commit.
