Title
A Chinese wedding ceremony
Year/Period
1962
Region
Singapore
Object Type
positives (photographs), photographic prints
Material
photographic paper, ink
Technique
photographic processes, photographic printing techniques
Dimension
Image size: 8 x 13.1 cm,
Frame size: 8.8 x 13.8 cm
Frame size: 8.8 x 13.8 cm
Accession No.
1995-00725
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Mak Wai Har
NLB Type
Photograph
The traditional Chinese wedding ceremony is often a lively affair, as shown in this photograph. Family members and friends of the bride and groom gather at their homes as the newlyweds go through the customary rites, which includes the tea ceremony. Here, the bride and groom serve tea to the elders as a mark of their respect and gratitude. This is done in order of seniority, from the eldest to the youngest.
