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What do you mean by the unique customs in Henan?

Henan is located in the Central Plains, with a long history, splendid culture and colorful folk culture. In Henan, there are some unique customs, such as "giving gifts", "decorating with lanterns" and "marching in a sedan chair". Although these customs have gradually faded in modern society, they have been widely inherited and carried forward in traditional festivals and wedding ceremonies.

Gifts are the most important procedure in Henan weddings. On the day of the big ceremony, the groom's family will go to the bride's house to "invite relatives" and go home with a "dowry", symbolizing the acceptance of new members to join the family. On the wedding day, the bride should complete the etiquette of 1 1, and the groom should welcome the important etiquette of 12. In this way, a loose but intimate relationship network can be established between relatives of both sides, laying a foundation for future communication and getting along.

What decorations and sedan chairs are there in Henan?

Decorating lanterns and parades in sedan chairs are popular traditional cultural activities in Henan. On a Saturday in March in Yangchun, a rural party is held every year. On that day, all the men, women and children in the village, regardless of their size, put on costumes to attend the ceremony. Exquisite floats and gorgeous sedan chairs attracted thousands of eyes. Some people push their own "small trains", others carry big lanterns, and others sell Tang Hua and tie-dyed handkerchiefs. These wonderful scenes have brought endless fun to tourists and felt the profound cultural heritage of Henan.