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 Chinese Spend More and
Differently on Weddings BEIJING, February 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese people are spending more on their weddings than before and they are spending differently, according to a recent survey. The survey found that more than 60 percent of the 414 interviewees said they could spend as much as 20,000 yuan (about US$2,400) to 50,000 yuan on wedding expenses. And who is expected to foot the bill? Twenty-one percent said their parents will pay for wedding expenses, The report is based on a survey conducted by the China Economic Climate Monitoring Center in Beijing and Wuhan. The money is primarily spent on purchasing furniture, home appliances and apartment decorations, the China Daily reported. A popular trend that is emerging amongst young couples is the wedding dress photo session. About 19.8 percent of females interviewed said they want to wear a traditional Western wedding dress during the commemorative shoot. On the other hand, a big wedding meal, traditionally an important part of the wedding ceremony, is losing popularity amongst young couples.
For many Chinese choosing a date for the wedding is a very important thing. Especially those that are very traditional. There are many ways this is done. Some do it by matching the birth dates and times of the bride and groom and choosing the most auspicious day that is most suitable to the couples' birth dates. Some refer to the "Tung Shu" (Chinese almanac). Yet others refer to religious leaders at temples for advise on the best dates. In general, the eighth month of the lunar calendar is best and the seventh month is worst (due to the Hungry Ghost Festival). Different dialect clans have their different practices and beliefs. Usually it is best to check with an elder in the family if you believe in choosing an auspicious date. Below are some dates that are deemed "good dates" to have a wedding by Chinese traditions according to the lunar calendar. |
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