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...
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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...
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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...
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