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中国 婚姻

中国 婚姻. Chinese Wedding . ( Zhong guo hun yun ). Lily Phay ( Fei Lian ) / Chinese 101 / Professor Zhou / March 2013. OBJECTIVE 目标 :. ( mù biāo ). Introduction: About Chinese Wedding Comparison: Chinese vs. American Experience: “Getting in Touch”

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中国 婚姻

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  1. 中国 婚姻 Chinese Wedding (Zhongguohunyun) Lily Phay (FeiLian) / Chinese 101 / Professor Zhou / March 2013

  2. OBJECTIVE目标 : (mùbiāo) • Introduction: About Chinese Wedding • Comparison: Chinese vs. American • Experience: “Getting in Touch” • New Findings & Thoughts: Games (Picking up the bribe) • Summary

  3. Red – used in Chinese celebrations (weddings, birthday, etc.) It is considered good luck and beliefs of driving evil sprits away. • Double Happiness – represents luck, happiness, and love. It is a paper cut out decoration, mainly place to attract the eyes on a young couple's wedding. • Dragon and Phoenix – symbolizes the newlyweds love will last till the end, everlasting love and happiness. They will stay together through thick and thin. The Dragon and Phoenix creates the yin-yang balance. The Dragon is the yang and the Phoenix is the yin.

  4. Introduction: Proposing & Betrothal Day • When the groom’s family sees potential in a future bride, they would hire a matchmaker/go-between. • Exchange of birth dates to present to an astrological expert. • Betrothal Day: A formal meeting between the two families, where the grooms family presents proposal gifts to the brides family and discuss planning. • 聘礼 pìnlǐ (Brides price) • Double Happiness Cakes

  5. Introduction: Groom & Bride Outfits • Most outfits are the color red • Embroidery: gold and silver colors, design Dragon & Phoenix • Women: Cheongsam/Qipao起跑 is typical wedding dress wear. • Men: Nowadays, they would wear a regular tuxedo w/ red tie.

  6. Introduction: Pre-wedding • Bed setting ritual – installation of a new bed, sheets, pillows , etc. Children are usually attended, the more the merrier. • 嫁妆jiàzhuāng(dowry)-given by the bride's family to the groom or newly formed household at the time of their marriage. • (appliances for new home) • Contains: • Furniture • Clothing • Jewelry • Tea, Dried Fruits, Etc.

  7. Introduction: wedding day Picking up Bride Tea Ceremony • Similar to exchange of vows • To show appreciation and respect to the families • After kneeling and serving the tea to parents and eldest relatives. The relatives would give their blessings and gifts. • After every finishing of the tea ritual and leaving • Red umbrella is held over the bride • Rice is thrown hoping for the gold chicken (Good Luck) • Groom picks up bride at her home with Sedan • Fireworks & Music are performed

  8. Introduction: food • Here are some common foods served at a Chinese wedding, they all have symbolism. Lobster- joy & completeness Roast Suckling Pork- Virginity Shark Fin Soup - Wealth Fish – plenty / “plentiful” Quail/Fowl– peace/ good life Peach Sweet Bun – sweet/ long life

  9. Introduction: post wedding ritual • The day after the wedding, the bride should get up in the morning to cook for the groom, showing she is well-nurtured. • Three days after the wedding, the newlyweds will go visit the bride’s family.

  10. Experience: “Getting in Touch” • Location: • Chinatown in LA • N Broadway at North Hill St, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012 • Experience: • I went to Chinatown to see the variety of Chinese wedding dresses. • Dresses are more expensive with more embroidery detailing.

  11. Comparison: Chinese vs. American Wedding outfits Americans wear white and Chinese wear red Exchanging Vows Americans have a priest/minster and Chinese have Tea Ceremony

  12. New Thoughts & Findings: Picking up the bribe – Door Game • Originated: During ancient time, when family and friends would delay the brides leaving by playing tricks or by asking questions about the bride. It is a way to test the groom knowledge and care for the bride. • “angpau””- money in red envelope, used to bribe the family and friends to get through the bride’s door. • Examples: • Singing a love song loudly, allows bride to hear • Questions about bride, answers incorrectly, receives punishment (push-ups/drinking something gross)

  13. Summary: • Proposal & betrothal day • Bed Ritual • Dowry • Picking up the bride • Tea Ceremony • Post Rituals • Wedding is very stressful, contains tons of money and planning!!!! Wedding Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhLjNsiiNgU

  14. Resources: http://www.chinabridal.com/etiquette/guide.htm http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/marriage/ http://multiculturalcookingnetwork.com/food-a-cultural-history/item/1537-chinese-wedding-tradition.html?tmpl=component&print=1 http://www.chcp.org/banquet.html http://www.thecrabbynookgarden.com/dragonphoenix.html http://www.7x7.com/wedding-resource/traditional-yet-modern-chinese-wedding-montara-beach#/4

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