At traditional Chinese weddings, the tea ceremony is as important as the exchange of vows at a Western wedding ceremony. Tea Ceremony is a way for the couple to show respect and appreciation to their parents and elder relatives. Tea ceremony is still widely practiced among Chinese weddings. Younger generations tend to combine a Western style wedding with the Tea Ceremony.
What exactly does the couple have to do during a Tea Ceremony? Newlyweds will kneel in front of their parents and elders offering tea to them. Those who receive tea will usually give the bride and groom gifts such as jewelry and "red pockets" (Lai See) which is money inside a red envelope. Parents and relatives will also give their words of blessings to the newlyweds.
Photos by Ryan Trinidad from 247media.org
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