The "Six Rites" refer to the six types of etiquette for marriage, namely: proposal, union, engagement, performance, invitation, and welcoming; 'Complete' means everything, so 'complete' means that all six customs of marriage are present. The tradition of "Six Rites Complete" is a marriage custom in the Chaoshan region. In the past, it was believed that only after going through the "Six Rites" could a true matchmaker be considered a legitimate marriage.
1. Propose marriage
Marriage proposal, also known as marriage proposal, refers to the act of a matchmaker visiting the groom's home to introduce the bride's situation. If the groom is satisfied, they need to prepare gifts and accompany the matchmaker to the bride's home to propose.
2. Marriage together
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3. Engagement
Engagement, also known as engagement, requires the man to prepare gifts and go to the woman's house to confirm the marriage. Usually, engagement gifts such as three golds, tobacco, alcohol, tea, etc. are selected according to local customs. After receiving the gift from the man, the woman should reciprocate and inform her relatives and friends that the marriage has been arranged.
4. Xingpin
Xingpin, also known as "sending a job". After the man offers the contract, the woman also needs to reciprocate by returning a portion of the dowry to the man and giving back some auspicious items.
5. Please wait
After paying the bride price, the man will calculate the wedding date and send a request letter to the woman's family for their opinion. At this time, relatives and friends of both the male and female parties should send congratulatory gifts to express their blessings, and the gift given to the female party is also known as "sending pollen".
6. Welcome, my dear
Marriage is the ceremony where the groom goes to the bride's house to marry the bride, and it is also the most important procedure in the entire wedding. Marriage expresses respect for the bride.