Among many cultures, wedding ceremonies and traditions represent a sense of heritage and respect. In China, traditional weddings are rich in cultural connotation and historical heritage. It is not just a social ritual, but also a spiritual inheritance. Below, let's walk into these six charming traditional wedding steps to feel the purity and romance.
1. Nacai. The first step in a traditional wedding is the nacai, which is now known as a marriage proposal. The man will send a matchmaker to propose marriage to the woman, and if the woman agrees, the man will bring gifts to the woman's home for an initial visit. In the process of acceptance, the man should give the woman a dowry, which is a kind of respect and gratitude to the woman's family. The type and quantity of the dowry varies depending on the region and family conditions, but it usually includes items such as chickens, fish, pigs, wine, etc.
Second, Wending. Wending is the second step of a traditional wedding and an important part of the agreement between the man and the woman. At the ceremony, the man should give gifts to the woman again to express his love and cherishment for the woman. At the same time, men and women should also exchange Geng posts, so that parents of both sides can understand each other's family situation and birth dates.
3. Give big gifts.
Gift-giving is one of the most important aspects of a traditional wedding. In the process of giving big gifts, the man should give the woman a large number of gifts, including pork, chicken, fish and other foods, as well as clothing, cosmetics and other items. These gifts represent the man's attention and love for the woman, and they are also a kind of gratitude to the woman's family.
Fourth, make a bed. Bed placement is the fourth step in a traditional wedding and an important ceremony before the wedding. In the process of making a bed, a new bed should be placed in the woman's bedroom, and some auspicious items should be placed at the head of the bed, such as red dates, peanuts, longan, etc. These items symbolize the early birth of a noble son, hoping that the newlyweds will have a happy future.
5. Marry. Marriage is one of the most lively parts of traditional weddings. During the wedding process, the groom personally goes to the bride's home to marry the bride. In the process of marrying, the groom should give the bride a red envelope to show his cherishment and love for the bride. At the same time, the bride also gives gifts to the groom to express her heart. In the process of getting married, some traditional ceremonies are also held, such as worship, toasting, etc. These ceremonies not only represent blessings and respect for the newlyweds, but also represent a kind of inheritance and development of traditional culture.
Sixth, return to the door. The return to the door is the final step of a traditional wedding and the first time the newlyweds return to the bride's home. On the way back, the groom toasts his parents-in-law with tea and toast to show respect and gratitude to them. At the same time, the couple also spends their first night at their father-in-law's house, implying respect and recognition for the bride's family.
In short, traditional weddings not only represent people's prayers and blessings for marriage, but also represent the inheritance and development of traditional culture. Through the introduction of the six steps of a traditional wedding in this article, I believe readers have appreciated the charm of a traditional wedding. It is hoped that this beautiful cultural Xi can be better inherited and carried forward.