From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 017 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: This essay provides a detailed guide on the preparations required before engagement and marriage in 1930s Shanghai. It emphasizes the importance of tradition and proper etiquette in these ceremonies.
Getting Ready for Engagement and Marriage
(Original Title: 訂婚和結婚前的準備)
In the days leading up to a daughter’s engagement and wedding, meticulous preparations are essential. Discussions about the dowry and wedding gifts involve both families, with significant attention to detail to respect traditions. Parents of both the bride and groom play crucial roles in ensuring all arrangements align with cultural expectations. The bride must prepare her trousseau, and the groom’s family sends gifts in advance. Celebrations are planned meticulously, ensuring that no detail is overlooked, thereby honoring the customs that have been passed down through generations.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent