Unusual Chinese wedding tradition where brides bring custom pot along with jewellery; details of ritual will surprise you
Viral news: The world is surrounded by diversity across foods, clothes, fashions, lifestyles, and traditions. If we talk about cultures and traditions, every community has its own set of rules to follow. What others may perceive as weird stands as an integral part of someone’s tradition. One such is the unique ritual followed by the Chinese Han Community. Many communities around the world have traditions in which brides and grooms give something to each other. This also includes bringing something along to the new family. If you’re still confused about what we’re talking about, it’s alright; we’ve got you covered.
A ritual that shocks everyone
All religions have their own set of principles and traditions. The weddings among the religions also vary from one another. Every community celebrates their rituals with immense pride. However, have you ever heard of a tradition in which the bride brings a chamber pot along with her to the new family?
This is not a new tradition. It has existed for generations in and around China’s Wuhan. Not just Wuhan, it’s an integral part of the culture in many nearby rural areas.
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What’s the significance of the ritual?
The South China Morning Post reported that the tradition was greatly followed by the people belonging to the Han Chinese community. During the times when the villages in the area didn’t have an efficient sanitation system, the women made use of the chamber pot (portable toilet) at night. As a result, the pot has become symbolic of sustenance, life continuity, and household stability. For the Han Chinese community, the tradition isn’t something that they think about as unpleasant. On the other hand, they believe it represents practicality, survival, and prosperity.
Other unique traditions in the world
The world is filled with a thousand different traditions, which may come as a shock to you but are integral for someone else. One such is from Germany, where a couple hosts a polterabend the night before the wedding day, where guests smash the porcelain. In India, many communities follow the tradition of finding wedding ring from a wide dish consisting of milk and rose petals after the celebrations.