In Dai ethnic group, it is the custom to marry men into women's family. Guys will be married off at a certain age, while a girl at certain age will bring a husband to her own family.
The Dai people believe in Buddhism. Boys will be sent to the Buddhist temple as monks at an early age. There they will learn the Dai language.
In contrast, girls will be sent to schools to learn Chinese.
Boys and girls of Dai ethnic group begin their romance at an early age, hence comes the custom of "Little monks falling in love". When walking on the streets of some small towns, you may see quite a lot of youngsters in monk's dress riding bicycles, with beautiful maids on the rear seats. This custom with intense ethnic flavor presents enchanting scenery in the stockaded Dai village in the remote mountainous area.
