The most prominent of all Chinese marriage symbols is the pairing of a dragon (long 龙) and a phoenix (feng 凤) which represents love and a happy marriage. The dragon is the preeminent male or yang (阳) symbol and represents strength and the warmth of the sun. The phoenix, as you might expect, is...
Read More »
The symbol of Double Happiness is an expression that the bride and the groom are to be united, as well as their families. The “Double Happiness” symbol is usually found displayed at Chinese wedding celebrations whether in a traditional or more contemporary setting. The Double Happiness symbol is composed of two standard Chinese characters....
Read More »
The white lily symbolises “Love for all seasons” and is widely used in Chinese weddings. In China the lily flower is a symbol of motherly love and also symbolizes the beauty of women. In addition, the lily also represents the purity of the soul. The color of the lily is very rich and most...
Read More »
Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, is the god who unites persons in marriage. Yue Lao translates as The Old Man in the Moon. According to Chinese legend Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, holds a book in his hands called “the book of fate”, on which the marriage of all people are recorded. Also in his hands there is...
Read More »
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Recent Comments