Essays Tagged: "Chinese marriage"

Chinese and Chinese American Wedding Celebrations

In today's society, Chinese wedding ceremonies have been woven into American wedding heritage. Many Chinese have adapted ... and great pains are taken to ensure a good match and bountiful prosperity. This is why traditional Chinese weddings have many complex customs and ceremonies. They serve the important function of prov ... ey serve the important function of providing an auspicious start for the bridal couple.In the past, Chinese families enlisted the help of matchmakers to choose marriage partners. Couples also consulte ...

(5 pages) 60 0 4.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Traditional Chinese marriages.

complex ceremonial rituals, whereas marriage rites in other cultures may be relatively simple. The Chinese (in this essay, meaning native inhabitants of China) seem to have an affinity for elaborate ... ay, meaning native inhabitants of China) seem to have an affinity for elaborate rituals; like other Chinese celebrations, a traditional Chinese marriage involves several elaborate rituals, some of whi ...

(4 pages) 69 0 4.5 Jun/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays