18 Unusual Wedding Traditions From Around The world

Practicing crying for a month before the wedding – China

Crying on the wedding day may seem a bit odd to some people but in some regions in China, it’s mandatory. 

Originating in the Warring States Period (475-221BC) and lasting until the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), this tradition is still alive in some parts of rural China. In Sichuan Province, this custom called: “Zuo Tang (Sitting in the Hall)”.

Traditionally, when night falls the bride to be walks into the hall and cries for about an hour, ten days later her mom joined her and weeps with her, pass another ten days and they both get joined by the grandmother that also takes part in the crying, all the women of the family is obligated to join in as well. This goes on for a month before the wedding. 

Even though this custom sounds terribly sad, this is actually how the Tujian people welcome a good marriage. 

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Fan Fact:

The custom of brides wearing a veil on the wedding originated from the Ancient Greeks and Romans.