Dad's lavish gifts for man marrying daughter

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Bringing new meaning to the phrase 'happy couple,' Chinese businessman Wu Duanbiao gave his daughter and her husband a dowry worth nearly $150 million in celebration of their wedding on Sunday, according to the South China Morning Post.

Wu, who is the chairman of the ceramics firm Fujian Wanli Group, gave his daughter and her new husband four boxes of gold jewelry, millions of dollars deposited into their bank account, donations to local charities in their names, shares in the ceramics firm, two cars, and "an impressive property portfolio." A spokesman for Wu's firm confirmed the dowry.

The dowry practice isn't uncommon in China, especially in the Fujian province. The tradition is believed to ensure that the bride will be treated well by her husband and in-laws. Just last month, two other billionaires gave their daughter and niece dowries totaling in the millions.

On a community board for International China Dating Services, several people had questions over how much dowry they would be expected to pay for a Chinese wedding, or if the dowry tradition was a necessity. One commenter from Copenhagen wrote, "Dowry is a tradition and Chinese culture. When you refuse to pay, then they do not believe you love their daughter enough. I know it is not true, but I have to recommend you: Just pay and live happily with your girlfriend/wife."

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I would have married her for 10 million dollars...lol