What is the gift of traditional Chinese wedding…
It is the first gift that the bridegroom’s family to address the family of the bride. Then there are the gifts that the guests offer married. And finally, there are these that offer the bride and bridegroom to their guests at the wedding.
Once the date of wedding and the compatibility of the respective dates of birth are confirmed, the family of the young man addresses the gifts to the family of the bride. There is usually money, jewelry, cakes, wines and liqueurs. Gifts are sent over a period of several days, and in the Chinese tradition, they must be used to offer a sacrifice to ancestors.
The gifts of the guests for the bride and bridegroom are usually cash. They are usually red envelopes containing cash.
In turn, the bride and bridegroom offer small gifts to their guests: Chinese biscuit, little pot of lavender, tea cups of porcelain, small silk pouches filled with jasmine tea, confectionery and many other small gifts, appreciated by the guests.
Important note: Must not open gifts on the spot, because this is an impolite behavior in China. If you don’t understand, you can read articles about differences between China and Occident that I wrote.
