Today is 08-08-2008, which is also 08 July in the Chinese calendar. For traditional Chinese people, wedding ceremony would not be held during this month because of July (in Chinese calendar) is the ghost festival (month). However, it is a lot different in 2008. Lots of couple rush to have their wedding ceremony held on 8 August 2008. One of the reason is that the Olympic games are held in Beijing and the opening ceremony will be in 8 August 2008.
Another reason is that the word “EIGHT” reads like another word which means “rich and wealthy” in Chinese. The date 08-08-2008 means very rich and wealthy. It is a really lucky date! Therefore, lots of Chinese people will choose to have their wedding ceremony on 8 Aug 2008.
Interestingly, it seems that all couples have just forgot it is the ghost month!
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