Chinese Customs

Introduction

Marriage in the Chinese community is a turning point that brought major changes in their lives. Marriage is important to maintain the family and ancestors through descendants to continue from one generation to another generation. In Chinese society, a marriage is arranged and configured properly. According to their beliefs, too, married couples without following the customary rules deemed illegal. There are two forms of marriage practiced by those that explicitly whether the marriage is arranged by the parents or the middle (moi-wanted), and implicitly of marriage in which both men and women are given the freedom to choose their spouses. Basically, the Chinese customs wedding cover the merisik, engagement, and wedding.



Merisik

Merisik custom made to find the love of her background. Chinese society is too concerned about the name, ethnicity, personality, character and behavior of the girl. This feature is important to create a lasting marriage. Merisik way up to the parents because the parents are usually the man will ask acquaintances and friends who knew the girl's family. Some Chinese people prefer to hold these discussions in the restaurants along with other relatives. The tradition of eating together is very important in Chinese society because it can strengthen the relationship between both families. Discussion is relevant when merisik general matters, especially about family background and origin.

 

 
 Meminang

Once both parties are satisfied with the background of their family tradition will be carried out hand in marriage. An elected representative to visit the girl's house to discuss matters relating to marriage. Mother of the bride's wedding will be discussed with the representative of the amount of dowry, the provisions of the dinner table and choose the most appropriate day. The men will not bargain for fear of degrading. All resolutions that were agreed upon, told to the parents of the boys. The parents of the boys would talk to her to provide the request of the woman. After both sides have known each other and agree to marry, then run the custom engagement.