Day for haircuts ( 08-03-12 )

According to Chinese traditions and customs, people would have haircuts for good luck and an auspicious start of the year.

Chinese Wedding FAQ ( 06-11-24 )

Q: When should I start preparing for my wedding? You should start preparing 6 months before the wedding. Since marriage in Chinese culture is considered the joining of two families, you need to arrange a proposal and betrothal meeting for parents from both families. You will also need to make arrangement for wedding gown, banquet venue or church if you so choose.Q: How do I choose an auspicious wedding date? You should choose a even number date for the wedding. The more even ...

Chinese Wedding Dowry List ( 06-11-23 )

Bride's dowry is mainly interior ornaments or daily necessities. Of course, wealthy parents always have the option of throwing in some real estate or couple of servant girls.1. 24-carat gold jewelries; 2. 1 pair of chopsticks to indicate "fast son"; 3. 2 bowls tied up with red string which is called "sons and grandsons bowls"; 4. Toilet kettle; 5. Bed spread and pillows and quilt embroidered with dragon-phoenix design; 6. ...

Five Changes in Chinese Marriages ( 06-11-23 )

Since China's reform and opening up, there have been great changes in Chinese marriages: More and more forms of family have appeared, men and women are more independent than before and individual rights are respected within the marriage and family.With the economic development since China's reform and opening-up, Chinese people have changed their concept of marriage and family. These changes have aroused the attention of the public. Mature Expectations for a PartnerAs Chinese people are ...

An American in traditional Chinese wedding ( 06-11-23 )

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... Today with increased globalization and its effect on communication and travel, rates of intermarriage appears to be sustained increasing in China. Benjamin Sandle (L) exchanges bows with his bride Jin Miao on their traditional Chinese wedding in Jinan, capital of ...

Chinese Marriage ( 06-11-23 )

Chinese Wedding Ceremonies ( 06-11-23 )

Chinese Wedding Culture ( 06-11-23 )

Post Wedding Activities (Modern Marriage) ( 06-11-23 )

Pre-wedding Rituals & Customs ( 06-11-23 )

The Custom of Crying Marriage ( 06-11-23 )

Three Letters and Six Etiquette ( 06-11-23 )

Traditional Chinese Marriage Proposal & Betrothal ( 06-11-23 )

Wedding Day Procession ( 06-11-23 )

Altar to the Ancestors ( 06-11-23 )

Chinese Wedding Decorations ( 06-11-23 )

Chinese Wedding Flowers ( 06-11-23 )

Chinese Wedding Receptions ( 06-11-23 )

Combing Hair ( 06-11-23 )

Firecrackers ( 06-11-23 )