4. CONTENT
Ancient Chinese Marriage
Chinese Marriage Nowadays
A Video Concerned
The Conclusion
5. ANCIENT CHINESE MARRIAGE
No Freedom of Love
The importance of getting married was
far more than that a person found his
better half.
So in feudal society, a marriage would be
decided not by a young couple's love, but
by their parents' desires.
6. SIX NECESSARY PROCEDURES
Matchmaking is that the Betrothal presents are gifts Three Bows, also called bow to
matchmaker will woo the girl on sent to the girl’s family , usually some Heaven and Earth , is the most
the boy’s behalf and asks about ladies’ wear ornaments and money. important rite in the ceremony. The new
the girl’s age and year of birth The girl’s family may return the couple need to stand side by
and then goes to a fortune-teller man’s hat and shoes or stationery in side, making three bows. First bow is to
to predict their future. addition to some dowry. heaven , earth and ancestors; second to
both parents and the third to each other.
Drinking
Engagement is a ceremony Meeting the bride is when the wedlock wine
involving an exchange of engagement bridegroom goes to the bride’s home to is the last but
certificate which indicates the year meet her , and the bride is usually veiled probably the most
, month, day and hour of each other’s and carried with the sound of the bells exciting procedure
birth, each pair consisting of one and drums in a sedan-chair for the for the marriage .
Heavenly Stem and one Earthly Branch. wedding. The new couple
, after an exchange
of toasts and drinks
, will soon be ready
to rest.
8. CHINESE MARRIAGE NOWADAYS
On the day of the wedding, the
bridal chamber is brightly lit and
graciously decorated. The bride
and the bridegroom make
themselves up to look their best.
In rural areas , the bride is veiled
and carried in a sedan-chair
, whereas in urban areas , the
bridegroom usually meets the
bride in a car.
9. CHINESE MARRIAGE NOWADAYS
Upon the arrival of the
bride, firecrackers are set off
and colorful ribbons and
confetti are thrown all over the
bride and bridegroom to bring
them good luck.
Sometimes, very loud
traditional music is also played
to create a lively atmosphere.
10. CHINESE MARRIAGE NOWADAYS
The wedding ceremony is usually
presided over by a prestigious
figure from either the bride’s or
the bridegroom’s work unit.
Usually, there will be speeches
complimenting and praising the
couple and the families, and
offering good wishes for the
future.
After a lot of courtesies and
formalities, the new couple is
required to stand side by
side, making three bows.
11. CHINESE MARRIAGE NOWADAYS
The wedding ceremony very often
ends with a very extravagant banquet .
Toasts are made to wish the new
couple long life , eternal love and
happiness, early birth of a healthy baby
and so on . They are also usually given
many lovely and useful gifts by their
friends and relatives.
13. CONCLUSION
Nowadays the international continuous communications
lead to changes .
We should also know non-
traditional concept marriage.
One day it’ll be a phenomenon that
everyone can understand for everyone
has a right to love.
14. 四川师范大学
SICHUAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
The Traditional Marriage
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