Quite often people ask me why I got married to a Khasi guy and not in my own country. Well… the answer is very simple - because I fell in love with him. But let me share with you 5 Beautiful Things About Being Married to a Khasi Man ❤️ 1. Respect for Women Comes Naturally Coming from a matrilineal society, Khasi men grow up seeing strong, respected women at the heart of the family. That doesn’t mean women “rule” — it means there’s mutual understanding, and space for a woman’s voice to be heard.

the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya, marriage customs reflect the matrilineal structure of their society. Here, the groom moves into the bride’s home after marriage, honouring the tradition where women hold significant power and respect. Children take their mother’s clan name, and wealth and property are passed down to the youngest daughter. This matrilineal system grants women a prominent role, allowing them to be the sole custodians of family assets. The birth of a girl child is celebrated,

Seng Kut Snem: a celebration of Khasi heritage! This annual festival commemorates the Seng Khasi Movement's efforts to preserve the indigenous faith and traditions of the Khasi people. Shi hajar ngooh 🙏 #meghalaya #indiginous #incredible #sengkhasi #culture #tradition #khasihills #jaintiahills #niamtre | Dalanki Dkhar