Chinese Wedding Culture, Custom and Tradition
In Chinese legend, the fatherly God-in-the-moonlight ties a red string around the
ankles of the man and woman who are supposed to be husband and wife
someday.
Thus, no matter how far apart they are, they will...
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Chinese Wedding Culture, Custom and Tradition
In Chinese legend, the fatherly God-in-the-moonlight ties a red string around the
ankles of the man and woman who are supposed to be husband and wife
someday.
Thus, no matter how far apart they are, they will eventually get
married.
Proposal & Betrothal
Two families pick an auspicious date as the Betrothal Day.
This is a formal
meeting between the parents of the perspective bride and groom.
The groom s
family presents various proposal gifts that represent fertility and prosperity in
Chinese Culture, which is also known as "Grand Gift".
Thus, the two are
considered officially engaged.
Pre-Wedding Ritual
After the betrothal meeting, both families will make announcement to their
relatives and friends by sending out "Double Happiness Cakes" along with
invitations.
The bride s family then prepares dowry and give a list of the dowries
to the groom s family.
The groom s family performs "setting bridal bed" ritual.
The
groom s family decor
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