SPD3159 Heritage Hong Kong : Traditional Chinese Taboo

Taboo in Wedding

1. The night before the wedding, they should find a boy sleep with the broom in the bed.

    They think only one person sleep in the bed before wedding will make either one of the couple die

2. On the wedding day, before going to the bed. All the people should avoid getting close to the bed and

the couple should not touch the side of the bed. Since it will have bad luck.

3. On the wedding day, new marriage couple should not sit on the bed

4. On the wedding day, the bride should not arbitrarily laying on the bed, if not she will get sick forever.

5. Before the wedding day, bride's aunt should not farewell with the bride.

6. On the day the bride leaving her home, the bride should cry as loud as she can. The louder she cries, the more money she can earn. 

7. The wearings of bride should not have pockets, since it will bring her family's luck away.

8. Bride's mirror should not be lent to the others.

9. Within 4 month of wedding, bride should not stay overnight other than their home. (Honeymoon is exceptional)

For foreigner who wants to get marry in China, here is a good reference for you to know more about Chinese Culture

By Reed Lam