The young woman chooses her own husband. The husband lives in his wife's family. The Chu Ru worship their ancestors. There are no altars in their houses. Instead, rituals are carried out at various festivals.
Agricultural festivals are diverse.
They are often held in honour of the water spirits or the new harvest. The Chu Ru have a rich oral tradition comprising folksongs and proverbs. A prominent theme is praise of the role of females in traditional society. In their treasury of folklore, there are stories in verse and narratives of great artistic and historical value.