What's the name of your parent's village? I live in Pakistan and its still new(khutba) for me strange. Oh that's so sad you had to bow down. These traditions are introduced by us. Islam has clearly stated that you need to ask your daughters and sisters if they are okay with the marriage if yes proceed with the wedding. If the say no then no force can force them.
Tell me about it. I got taken to my parents' village in Pakistan and that is where I got married. Tried telling my 'husband' and parents for years but they just ignored me. In the end I gave up and bowed to parental pressure. Apparently in t!hat village that is how they conduct the marriages!😲.