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Chinese wedding customs
A Chinese wedding has many of the trappings of a Western marriage and in addition rituals, traditions and matters of etiquette to follow. In our series on Chinese weddings, we break these down and tell you how to get everything right.
Updated: 14 Nov, 2024
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Why is there a cake voucher with your Chinese wedding invite? We explain
A cake voucher often accompanies an invitation to a Chinese wedding, part of a practice that dates back centuries.
14 Nov, 2024
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What can you expect at a Chinese wedding banquet? All the dishes explained
Chefs in Hong Kong break down the must-eat dishes at Chinese wedding banquets and their names’ auspicious portents for the lucky couple.
07 Nov, 2024
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Chinese wedding games and what happens when they go too far
Games are a staple of Chinese weddings, but some get out of hand, resulting in abuse and injury that have sparked debate online.
05 Nov, 2024
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From combing hair to gifting a suckling pig, Chinese wedding rituals
Find out who conducts the pre-wedding hair-combing ceremony, how to play door games on the big day and the role a red umbrella plays.
02 Nov, 2024
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Why gold jewellery is an important part of traditional Chinese weddings
Gold is traditionally a big part of a Chinese wedding, and the bride wears as much jewellery as possible on her wedding day.
29 Oct, 2024
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Why there’s a bittersweet side to Chinese wedding drink ‘bride wine’
Nu’er hong, or huadiao, is rice wine traditionally drunk at Chinese weddings. Matured 18 years, its opening marks a daughter’s leaving home.
25 Oct, 2024
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Why kids jump on the bridal bed and other Chinese wedding rituals
From what goes into the bride’s dowry to betrothal gifts to preparing the bridal bed, we break down traditions surrounding Chinese weddings.
10 Oct, 2024
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Animal magnetism, or how to find your ideal partner with the Chinese zodiac
To learn whether a marriage will be harmonious, experts refer to the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and the hour, date and month of birth.
16 Oct, 2024
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6 Chinese wedding customs to bring good luck to the bride and groom
Money, feng shui and lucky food all play a part in Chinese wedding rituals. We share why, and how to make couple’s big day an auspicious one.
07 Sep, 2024
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