what & why
Chinese Engagement usually divided into 2 types of event which usually known as :
Tinjing Ceremony
is an event that held by the Male's core family
Purpose of this event itself was to proposing the Bride to be by asking permission to her family
This event usually celebrated in larger scale when the bride and groom will be held the wedding reception more than a year ahead
Sangjit Ceremony
is an event that held by the Female's families
Purpose of this event itself was to get to know both sides of the families member, to check they were all having a good and reliable "blood" background.
This event usually celebrated in larger scale when the wedding reception will be held in another city or country
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WHAT TO PREPARE
Tinjing Ceremony
LARGE SCALE
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Participated by more than the core families
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Followed by encircle jewelry to symbolize an everlasting bond
[ bracelet / necklace / ring ]
SMALL SCALE
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Only participated by both parents and the bride and groom to be
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Followed by encircle jewelry to symbolize an everlasting bond
[ bracelet / necklace / ring ]
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Female side usually gave a symbolize gratitude to honor the male side such as food and fruits
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Female side usually gave a symbolize gratitude to honor the male side such as food and fruits
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sangjit ceremony
TRADITIONAL WAY
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Only participated by both large families members
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Followed by few tradition based items [ according to female side ] that brought by male's side
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Female side is preparing a small feast to welcome the male side.
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It was believed that the families member involved has to be those who've had a good marriage life and health,
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While some have other beliefs of these participants should be
female and single
general notes & culture
ELEMENTS
RESTRICTION
VENUE
Female house
OUTFIT
FREE CASUAL
SOUVENIR
Sweet snacks & foods
TOTAL ITEMS
Even numbers exc. 4/14/24
DATE
According to chinese calculation calendar
TIME
Between 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
v&s sangjit ceremony
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general notes & culture
ELEMENTS
FREE
RESTRICTION
VENUE
Spacious & Comfortable place
OUTFIT
FREE
SOUVENIR
Anything useful
TOTAL ITEMS
Even numbers
DATE
Saturday and Sunday are most preferable
TIME
Nearby lunch time
but not specified
MODERN WAY
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Participated by all of the families member including both core families and the future bride and groom to be
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Followed by few tradition based items [ according to female side ] that brought by male's side
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Female side is preparing a small feast to welcome the male side.
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Double Happiness sign is not always preferable for the main decoration
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no particular beliefs applied for people involved, usually only based on availability
E&R sangjit ceremony
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MIXED WAY
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Participated by all of the families member including both core families and the future bride and groom to be
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Followed by few tradition based items [ according to female side ] that brought by male's side
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Female side is preparing a small feast to welcome the male side.
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no particular beliefs applied for people involved, usually only based on availability
general notes & culture
ELEMENTS
RESTRICTION
VENUE
Restaurant / Hall / Ballroom
OUTFIT
Chinese Traditional Outfit
SOUVENIR
Sweet snacks & foods
TOTAL ITEMS
Even numbers exc. 4/14/24
DATE
Saturday & Sunday are most preferable
TIME
Between 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
