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In Chinese society, marriage is considered an important starting point in a person's life. It is one of the main aspects in strengthening and maintaining the family institution. This clearly shows that lineage can be passed down from one generation to the next. The word for marriage in Chinese is 婚姻 (pinyin: hūn yīn). Originally, traditional Chinese marriages were often arranged by families interested in combining relationships.
In Confucian thought, marriage is considered a very important matter because it involves the union of two families and has an impact on society. According to Chinese cultural tradition, marriage between two individuals with the same surname is considered incest. From the point of view of Confucian families, marriage connects families with different surnames and ensures the continuity of the paternal clan. Therefore, the benefits and drawbacks of a marriage affect the entire family, not just the couple involved. From a social perspective, husband and wife are seen as the basic unit of Chinese society.
The structure of customs before marriage in Chinese society:
Surveying Custom
Proposing Ceremony
Engagement Custom
The proposing ceremony in Chinese wedding customs serves as a formal step to confirm the agreement between two families regarding the planned marriage. Its main function is to discuss and coordinate important matters such as dowry, wedding date, the number of tables for the banquet, and other conditions that need to be met. It also becomes symbolic in strengthening the relationship between two families as well as establishing a guarantee of commitment in the marriage relationship that will take place. This ceremony marks the beginning of the official process towards a legal marriage in the traditional Tionghua community.
The engagement ceremony will only be performed after both parties are satisfied with their respective family backgrounds. A representative will be sent to the girl's home to discuss matters related to marriage. The bride's mother will discuss with the representative the amount of the dowry, the number of tables for the banquet, as well as the selection of the most suitable day for the ceremony.
In the proposing ceremony, the men will not negotiate or bargain to avoid losing dignity. All decisions that have been agreed upon will be communicated to the parents of the boys. Male parents will then discuss with their children to fulfill all requests from the female side. After both families get to know each other and agree to the marriage, then the engagement ceremony is held.
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