Chinese Folk Culture -- Marriage: Chinese Folk Culture

Author: Hongyu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: During the writing process of this book, the author adhered to the principle of popularizing folk customs knowledge, avoiding in-depth academic discussions. At the same time, it draws on the research findings of relevant experts and scholars, using vivid historical anecdotes and mythical stories as illustrative materials to make the content easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Accompanied by rich illustrations, the book presents a harmonious combination of text and images, allowing readers to appreciate numerous beautiful pictures while learning about wedding customs. Chinese people often use the phrase "a lifelong matter" to emphasize the importance of marriage. Under this concept, the entire process of marriage, including betrothal, engagement, and wedding ceremonies, is elaborate, with standardized rituals and formalities. The resulting folk customs and traditions are a valuable treasure in the world's cultural heritage. They are like exotic flowers and plants in the garden of Chinese folk customs, adding colorful splendor to life; they are also like a clear mirror of history, reflecting the profound depth of traditional Chinese culture. This book focuses on the main forms of traditional marriage rituals and customs, describing them separately. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of traditional Chinese marriage culture to meet the knowledge needs of a broad audience.