Культурные различия свадебных церемоний

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN WEDDING CEREMONIES

Киселева Арина Викторовна

МБОУ «Лицей №1» г. Пермь

WEDDINGS IN

CHINA

ENGLAND

WEDDING IS: PEOPLE ARE:

• excited
• joyful
• delighted
• merry

• memorable
• unforgettable
• touching
• special occasion

WHO IS PRESENT AT THE WEDDING?

• Bride and Groom
• Best Man
• Bridesmaids
• Parents
• Father-in-law and Mother-in-law
• Guests

PREPARATIONS

CHINA

ENGLAND

• Choose a lucky date for wedding
• Send a roast pig to the bride a month before the wedding
• Send invitations in red envelopes

• Get engaged
• Book a place for the reception
• Order flowers for decoration
• Send invitations

WEDDING DRESSES

• Long white wedding dress
• Veil
• Gloves
• High-heeled shoes

• Long traditional red silk dress
• Flowers
• Low heeled shoes

CHINESE WEDDING CEREMONY

• The ceremony is held in a temple
• Bride and groom exchange cups with tea or wine
• The reception is held in the groom’s house
• The bride serves tea to the guests to show respect
• Guests give to newlyweds red envelopes with money or gold
• Children light fireworks

ENGLISH WEDDING CEREMONY

• The ceremony is held in church
• Bride and groom exchange rings and wedding vows
• The reception is held in the open air or restaurant
• Bride and groom cut the wedding cake together
• Guests make speeches and give presents
• After the reception the newlyweds go on honeymoon

FOOD AND DRINKS

• Peking duck
• Egg-fried rice
• Shark’s fin soup
• Oysters
• Tea or wine

• Fried meat, chicken or fish
• Wedding cake
• Champagne
• Fruit punch

PRACTICE TASK

Compare and contrast weddings in China and Great Britain.

• For comparison use the following linking words: both … and, as well as, not only … but also, besides, in addition to, etc.
• To point out contrast use: however, nevertheless, in contrast, although, on the other hand, etc.

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