They have a distinct dress and marital customs that have been the focus of both anthropologists and governmental censure.

[1] The Hui'an are categorized as Han Chinese as they speak Sinitic languages, adopted Han culture, and practise Chinese religions but their origin traces back to the ancient Minyue people of more than two thousand years ago.

Typical Hui'an maidens wear short cyan jackets and skintight black hip-huggers that flare out at the legs, and they cover their heads with colorful scarves and conical hats.

On the second day, the bride pays respects to the groom's family and gives gifts to the elders.

On the third day, the groom's sister leads the bride to the communal well to draw two buckets of water.