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Traditional wedding conventions revive in China's ethnic residence

GUIYANG, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Though more Chinese young couples are dressing up in western-styled garments and holding grand wedding ceremonies like foreigners, traditional wedding rites are gradually regaining popularity among ethnic minority people in some remote regions in China.

A groom riding a well-dressed horse in front of a scarlet bridal sedan chair and accompanied by a band that performs festive music was once a popular wedding procession in ancient China. Various ethnic groups also have their own ways of celebrating marriage. However, peculiar and interesting wedding conventions are gradually vanishing in many big ...

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