
Perhaps, it is the most brilliant time for young people entering marriageable
age. The Chinese minority women, in particular, make themselves up with diligent
care. Beautiful costume is a showcase of young ladies for both theirhardworking
and cleverness, and at the same time it unveils their love and marriage status.
For example, if you are familiar with habit of Hani ethnic group living in Yunnan
Province, just with oneglance, you could tell her situation and role accurately.
If she wears an ornament called “ouqiuqiu” behind her head, it indicates she is
17 years of ago. A man can pay court to her. If she has temples, it means that
she is 18, an age for marriage. If she wraps the “ouqiuqiu” in a piece of black
cloth it tells that she is married; don’t interrupt, please.

