From old marriage, funeral, betrothal, and marriage customs to new etiquette and customs

Author: Bai Guoqin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book showcases the inheritance and renewal of Chinese folk customs. It includes six chapters: the inheritance of ancient rituals, the influence of Western fashion, the changes in customs brought by the Xinhai Revolution, the popularity of modern wedding and funeral rites, the consequences of "promoting the people and eliminating the bourgeoisie" and "breaking the old to establish the new," as well as new rituals and customs in the new era. The book features a rich variety of illustrations and concise, lively text. It is illustrated throughout, with images taking the lead, complementing and reinforcing each other. By looking at the pictures, we can see society, see China, compare the progress of Chinese society over a century, and compare the development of China over a hundred years. We can see the past poverty and backwardness, and the present development and progress. It is a highly recommended popular read.