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About John J
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Chinese language, culture, routine, manners and etc.

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Native Chinese speaker for 27 yrs. just spent a year in the States and came back to China. so i know something in both sides.

 
   

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Expert: John J - 11/3/2008

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QUESTION: Are there any customs or rituals, for example, when one reaches adolescence or adulthood?

ANSWER: Hi Malini,

As far as i know, nowadays there are no rituals for adolescence.

Best Regards
John

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QUESTION: Thanx for the answer, actually are there any other types of rituals or customs?  (marriage) it could be anything.

Answer
For marriage? Yes. But it varies from area to area.

The general idea of a wedding is: the groom picks up the bride at her house by fancy car to his house. Setting off firecrackers is a must. At the wedding spot, new couples bow or kotow to their parents. They also bow to each other and drink a cup of wine with their arms crossing. Then the groom's family will host a banquet and make sure every male guests drink a lot.

Well, i'm no expert in this area, but if you have further questions, i'd be happy to try my best.

John

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