QUAINT WEDDING CUSTOMS.
When a Chinese bride' leaves her father's house for that of the bridegroom, where tho marriage ceremony takes place, fireworks are let off to frighten away any devils that may menace their future happiness. The wedding festivities may last a. day, a week, or a year, according to the bride's financial position. She leaves the home of her girlhood in a large chair which is carried by many bearers, smothered with flowers and illuminated by countless electric light globes. As well as her wonderful wedding clothes she wears a bridal crown, and a red veil that covers her eyes. She is accompanied by an elderly woman who looks after her in every way, and carries her from the chair to the bridegroom's house. Tea drinking forms a large part of the ceremonial, and bride and bridegroom drink from each other's cups. The bride is on show more or less. Anyone may raise her veil and comment on her appearance. She js also required to answer any questions asked by the guests, and if she does not do so she must pay a forfeit.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20520, 22 March 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)
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186QUAINT WEDDING CUSTOMS. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20520, 22 March 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)
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