How garlic in brides’ dowries in China promotes frugality and household management

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yating YangFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM

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In parts of Guangdong province, China, garlic is a traditional component of a bride's dowry, believed to ward off evil spirits and promote good feng shui. This custom exists within a broader tradition of including vegetables with symbolic meanings in the dowry. Celery represents diligence, spring onions symbolize cleverness for future children, and chives signify a long-lasting marriage. These vegetable gifts, tied with red cloth, express hopes and blessings for the newlyweds as they begin their life together. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of garlic, which is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits.

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