The marriage contract between two surnames is a testimony on the marriage certificate during the Republic of China period, which means that two families with different surnames formed a marriage contract together and formed a good relationship, which is called matching.
Original text of Republic of China marriage certificate
A marriage alliance between two surnames, a treaty made together, a good bond forever, matching the same name. On this day, the peach blossoms are burning brightly, and the homes are bustling with joy. In the year of divination, the melons and gourds will continue to grow, and the sun will shine brightly. With the promise of white hair, I write to Hongjian, so that the alliance of red leaves can be recorded in the Yuanpu. This certificate.
This article is translated as: Two families with different surnames were connected by marriage and entered into a marriage contract. A good relationship was formed, and a talented person and a beautiful woman were born together. Today, peach blossoms are in full bloom and the scenery is beautiful, making it a perfect time for marriage. It is expected that their descendants will thrive like continuous vines of fruits and vegetables. Here, solemnly write the agreement of the white haired man on paper, like a poem written by a red leaf, to clearly record this marriage on the Mandarin Duck Genealogy. This certificate.
Other marriage testimonies in the Republic of China
1. Today, the red rope is tied tightly, and the pearls are a perfect match. May he be forever together in his old age, with fragrant osmanthus and orchids. Li Tongzhang judged, combined the two surnames to form a marriage, wrote poems about IKEA, and advocated for a hundred years of tranquility. This certificate!
2. From this, we have formed a good relationship and become a couple. The red rope is tied early, the white head is forever together, the flowers are beautiful, the moon is full, and the Yan Yan is delighted. We will swim in the dry sea and the rocks will crumble, and we will first form an alliance with the mandarin couple. We hereby make this agreement.
3. At the beginning of the Jiali ceremony, a good relationship was formed. Affectionate and respectful to the flounder, willing to treat them as guests; Xiangye Qinlin, Dingkechang in Juehou. Unity of heart and virtue, Yishi IKEA. Yongjie Luan Gou, jointly allied with Yuandie, this certificate.
4. One yang is mobilized, two surnames are harmonious, three are celebrated, four beauties are possessed, and five generations are blessed with prosperity and phoenix divination. After the completion of the Six Rites, the Seven Sages are gathered, the Eight Tones are combined, the Nine Harmony of Songs is sung, and the Ten Perfectly Perfect are all admired by the Luan Harmony. This certificate!
5. Peach blossoms are graceful and radiant. If the son returns home, it is suitable for his family. Peach blossoms are still young, but there are actually some twists and turns. If the son returns, it is suitable for his family. The peach is young and graceful, with its leaves shining brightly. The son's return is suitable for his family. This certificate!
6. Congratulations on the beginning of today's ceremony and the establishment of a good relationship. Poetry praises Guan Ju, elegant songs like Lin Zhi. Ruiye has been prosperous for five generations, and the transformation of the two southern regions has been prosperous. Unity of heart and virtue, Yishi IKEA. Respect each other like guests, forever harmonious with the joy of fish and water. Mutual aid and sincerity, the oath of alliance between mandarin ducks. This certificate!
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