In traditional Chinese weddings, the married man's family holds a "big gift" ceremony, which is an important ceremony that represents the respect and blessing of the man's family to the woman's family. In the ceremony of the Grand Gift, the procedure and the Fortune Seal are two key elements. In this article, we will explore the procedure of the wedding man's grand gift ceremony and the meaning and role of the Lijin Dali Seal.

 

I. Procedure:

The procedure for marrying a man's family to perform a ceremony usually involves the following steps:

 

1. Hakka gift: The man's family sends representatives of relatives and friends to the woman's family to give a dowry to show the man's sincerity and marriage willingness to the woman.

 

2. Opening ceremony: Before the man's family arrives at the woman's house, the elder representative of the woman's family greets him at the door and performs some symbolic ceremonies, such as drinking a glass of wine, to welcome the man's family.

 

3. Tea salutation: The man's family toasts tea to the elders of the woman's family to express respect and gratitude to the elders.

 

4. Toast: The man's family toasts the relatives and friends of the woman's family to express gratitude and blessings.

 

5. Worship ceremony: The man and woman perform the worship ceremony at the wedding site, pray to heaven and earth and ancestors, and express their intention to become husband and wife.

 

Second, the meaning and function of the gift money:

Lijin and Dalifeng are important links in the ceremony of the ceremony, representing the respect and blessing of the man's family to the woman's family.

 

1. Gift money: Gift money is money given by the man's family to the woman's family, usually in the form of red envelopes. This monetary amount is usually negotiated in advance and represents the financial strength of the man's family and the sincerity of the woman's family. The amount of the interest may vary from region to region and from family to family, but in general, the man's family will give an appropriate amount according to its financial means.

 

2. Gift Gift Seal: A gift from the man's family to the woman's family, usually some practical items, such as home appliances, furniture or jewelry. The choice and value of Dalifeng also represent the heart and blessing of the man's family. The man's family will choose appropriate gifts according to the preferences and needs of the woman's family to express their care and support for the woman's family.

 

The procedure of the wedding man's grand gift ceremony and the gift money are of great significance and role in traditional Chinese weddings. These ceremonies and the exchange of gifts are not only a tribute and blessing from the man's family to the woman's family, but also a symbol of unity and mutual aid between the two families. In modern society, people's procedures for gifts and gifts may vary, but these traditional elements still carry the inheritance of emotions and family values. Whether it is the procedure of the grand gift or the form of a large gift seal, it is important to show respect, sincerity and blessing during the wedding, so that both families can feel the warmth and emotional exchange at this special moment.