Chinese Traditional Wedding Procession

Wedding Process on D-Day
Cia Tao Ceremony:
This process is carried out in several stages, which essentially pay homage to God, nature, ancestors, parents and the bride and groom. This prayer ceremony begins with praying at home and then continues with a prayer ceremony at the temple and then returns home to pay respects to parents or people who are

old.

Ceremonial:
A series of processions held at this monastery are led by a priest and nuns. They will later give blessings to the two bride and groom.

Tea Pie:
This ceremony is an event that will be attended by parents from both parties as well as people who are elders. In this event each family member gives advice to the prospective bride and groom so that the household they are fostering can run in a lasting and harmonious way. In addition to giving advice, each of them gave a gift which could be in the form of jewelry, money, and household items which would be useful to help the economy of this young family in the future.

Wedding reception:
After the religious event, a wedding reception is held at home or at the reception venue. The bride and groom usually wear wedding gowns and suits.

Post-Wedding Process

Cia Kiangsay:
In the ceremony of entertaining the groom (“Cia Kiangsay”) the point is to introduce the groom’s extended family at the bride’s house. The groom is allowed to live together.

Cia Ce’em:
The Cia Ce’em ceremony is held at the groom’s house. The purpose of holding this event is to introduce all members of the bride’s extended family. After this event, the newlyweds visited the homes of relatives where their parents were still present.(*)

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