Since the early 1900s, Chinese weddings have modernized and partly following western practice. However, the tradition of tea ceremonies in Chinese weddings has remained, and is still highly treasured today.
In a traditional Chinese wedding, the tea ceremony is one of the most significant events. It includes very formal introductions of the bride and groom and shows respect to their families. The earliest written record of tea ceremonies emerged during the Tang Dynasty over 1200 years ago. It was initially called cha dao (茶道）or the way of tea. Some Japanese monks travelled to China and brought it back to Japan. Influenced by Japanese culture, the tea ceremony became more grave and formal.
In China, serving tea when guests come is a very traditional propriety. It is a significant way to show respects. In the wedding, this act is in respect and gratitude to her parents for all the years of love and care. Besides this, tea ceremony is much meaningful in a wedding. Tea is the symbol of purity, stability and fertile. The purity of tea represents the love is pure and noble; the stability of tea stands for faithful love; the fertile of tea represents the family will have many children.
Today, many couples choose to show respect to both the bride and groom’s families by hosting tea ceremonies for both sides.
reference：Anon., 2015. Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony – A Comprehensive Guide. [Online]
Available at: https://www.teasenz.com/chinese-tea/chinese-wedding-tea-ceremony.html
[Accessed 6 10 2016].
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So interesting! I even don’t know this ceremony in china.
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Good to see someone post about tea is not just a drink in China but also a certain type of rituals and a representation of respect! 😉
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it is a meaningful ceremony in chinese wedding. i like it.
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