Gregorian calendar 10.8

Jiangnan ancient town, located in Tonglu County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, has rich and unique marriage customs. Here are some common customs:

1.** Introduction of matchmaker * *: In small towns in the south of the Yangtze River, matchmakers usually play an important role in the marriage process. They are responsible for transmitting information to both families, coordinating the requirements and conditions of both parties, and finally "deciding marriage."

2.** Gua * *: This is an ancient custom in Jiangnan town, which is used to determine whether the eight characters of the couple and their families match.

3.** Gift money * *: Gift money is a bride price given by the man's family to the woman's family, showing respect and recognition for the woman.

4.** Sedan Banquet * *: After the engagement, the man's family will hold a formal banquet for the woman's family, which is called "Sedan Banquet". This is the last time that the woman's family shows their enthusiasm and hospitality to the man's family.

5.** Stay for Mother's Meal * *: On the day before the wedding, the man's family will hold a grand banquet for the relatives and friends of the woman's family, which is called "Stay for Mother's Meal". This is a gratitude to the woman's family for their kindness in raising her over the years.

6.** Weeping wedding * *: Before leaving her parents' home, the bride will sing a crying wedding song to express her disappointment with her family and relatives.

7.** Wedding * *: In Jiangnan town, newlyweds usually choose to hold wedding banquets in hotels, and there will be some traditional wedding ceremonies, such as toasting and sprinkling candy.

These are just some common wedding customs in Jiangnan towns. The actual customs may vary from region to region and from individual to individual.