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The traditional marriage is known as Igbankwu, or wine carrying, since it involves the bride serving up a cup of palm wine to her fiancé. Prior to the wedding, the groom must go to the bride's compound with his father before the Igbankwu day to get the bride's father's consent to marry daughter. If the bride's father is late, in this instance, the bride's brother, uncle or male relative fills in for her late father. On the second visit, when a kola (oji Igbo) is offered, the two fathers must arrange a symbolic price for the bride. Typically, it takes more than one evening to finalize the bride's price. The fathers bargain about the bride's price. In most cases, the bride's price is just symbolic, in addition to other requirements like as kola nuts, goats, poultry, wine, and so on. Normally, it takes more than one evening until the ultimate bride's price is agreed upon, providing guests from both sides with a magnificent feast. When the supposed bride prize is paid, another evening is set aside before the ceremony. It takes about three to four visitation before the bride price is finally settled.

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