Chinese traditional wedding(中国传统婚礼).ppt

Chinese traditional wedding Essential to the marriage process were commonly recognized ‘3 Letters and 6 etiquettes’. Chinese Wedding Customs【red】 Red is central to the wedding theme of China. It signifies love, joy and prosperity and is used in a variety of ways in Chinese wedding traditions. e.g. wedding gown、shoes、package,extra. Chinese Wedding Customs【food】 Chinese date peanut longan Chestnut Means:early birth of a healthy baby Chinese Wedding Customs 【Combing Hair 】 ‘good fortune’ woman and man Incense needs to be burnt The bride also needs to sit next to a window where the moon can be seen. Their hair needs to be combed four times and each has a special meaning： The first : from beginning till the end. The second : harmony from now till old age. The third : sons and grandsons all over the place. The fourth : good wealth and a long-lasting marriage. Chinese Wedding Customs 【Crying marriage】 Meaning： to thank Parents for raising her up and show her reluctance to leave home Kick the curtain of the sedan chair Purpose：to kicked off the bride‘s pride Stride the fire pan Purpose： to counteract evil force Obeisance three worships：1、worship the heavens 2、worship the groom‘s parents3、worship each other Red package After that, the superiors will give them red packages with monetary gifts and wish them well. The grooms family will then give a banquet for the friends and relatives to celebrate the wedding. stir up the red veil cross-cupped wine All In One never to be separated * * In feudal society, the importance of marriage was far more than that a person found his better half .For the male side, it determined the prosperity and even the future fame of their family; while for the female side, it meant that parents lost the chance of seeing their daughter for a long time. 3 letters: betrothal letter gift letter wedding letter 6 etiquettes: match-making Engagement betrothal presents meeting the bride three worships