Hong Kong Weddings
In Hong Kong, it is very interesting that people will adopt both “Chinese wedding” and “Western Wedding”. In fact, I will define the wedding in Hong Kong as “Hong Kong wedding” rather than a Chinese or a Western one. This is because couples in Hong Kong nowadays have combine both traditions for their weddings.
Chinese Wedding Traditions
Couples in Hong Kong will normally follow the Chinese traditions in the morning of the wedding day. Of course they may not strictly follow all the rituals. However, they will still have the Tea Ceremony and worship the ancestors. Then they may have a more “western” ceremony to exchange vows.
When East Meets West
Sometimes the Chinese and Western traditions will be combined. Taking the wedding reception as an example. Most couples will follow the Western tradition of cake cutting. Interestingly, the cake is usually a fake which will be used for different couples. On the other hand, guests will follows the Chinese tradition to give the couples money instead of wedding gifts.
Of course some couples will prefer a simpler approach such as holding a small gathering with friends and relatives after exchanging vows. However, due to the pressures from the parents. Some of these couples will still take this “Chinese-Western” approach.
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