The female partner needs to participate when the male partner leaves the cabinet, but the number of male participants cannot be too large. The farewell banquet is a banquet held by the bride at her maternal home before marriage, inviting mostly the bride's relatives and friends. Due to the traditional process of the farewell banquet, which includes the groom's request for marriage, the groom must attend. In addition, if local customs are not particularly emphasized, the groom's parents and close elders can also participate to show their respect for the bride.
1、 The Meaning of the Pavilion Banquet
Chuge is a term commonly used in folk culture for women to get married. In ancient times, the pavilion was also known as the boudoir, and unmarried women lived in the attic. In ancient times, the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues" were highly respected, and women were not allowed to leave the main door or step out of the second door. Before marriage, they could not meet with men from the outside world, so married women were called "leaving the pavilion". On the day of the wedding, the bride's parents will prepare a farewell banquet to entertain the bride's relatives and friends, congratulating their daughter on her upcoming marriage.
2、 Banquet Process
1. Host's Opening
The host of the banquet is usually a respected elder in the family, and some may also invite professional hosts. After the host takes the stage, they should first thank the guests and then deliver the opening speech.
2. The bride and parents make an appearance
The banquet is hosted by the bride, who will appear with her parents and give a speech to thank the guests.
3. The groom requests marriage
After the groom appears, he should hold flowers in his hands, kneel on one knee, and loudly propose to the bride.
4. The groom passed the exam
The bride's family and friends will prepare exam questions to test the groom to see if he cares about the bride. Common questions include when the bride's birthday is and what her favorite color is.
5. The groom kneels down to worship his parents in law
After the bride agrees to the groom's proposal, the groom to be must kneel down and bow down to his parents in law, pour tea and change his mind.
6. The groom makes a declaration of love
The guests attending the farewell banquet are all relatives and friends of the bride's family. The groom should make a declaration of love for the bride, so that relatives and friends can trust the bride to themselves with peace of mind.
7. Combing hair
The bride's mother wants to comb her daughter's hair and say some rhymes while combing, wishing her daughter a happy and fulfilling marriage.
8. Toast up
Toasting is the final stage of the grand banquet, and prospective couples are required to toast table by table, thanking their relatives and friends for their arrival and accepting their blessings.