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What is the meaning of marriage lotus root?

Wedding lotus root is an ancient marriage custom, which refers to distributing a kind of gift called "lotus root" to relatives and friends after marriage. This kind of lotus root is generally specially processed and strung with red rope, which symbolizes the unbreakable affection between new couples. The tradition of getting married with lotus root has been circulating for hundreds of years, especially in the south of China, and this marriage custom is very common.

In some places, the wedding lotus root is not only regarded as a gift, but also a traditional ceremony. In the traditional wedding ceremony, relatives and friends will queue up to accept the blessing of the couple and receive a wedding lotus root after the couple successfully completes the wedding ceremony. Such a ceremony can reflect China's emphasis on marriage and family from another aspect, and at the same time, it can also enable the new couple to start a better life with the blessing of their families and relatives.

With the progress of society, more and more young people pursue a simple and free lifestyle, and the traditional wedding lotus root is gradually declining. But in some places, wedding lotus root is still a very important wedding custom. Some young people who like traditional culture began to rediscover the value of wedding lotus root, and added some fashion elements to make the tradition keep pace with the times. Inheriting the tradition and coexisting with the times has become a new choice for modern people.