中美婚礼风俗差异浅析

1、成都理工大学毕业论文analysis of differences of wedding ceremony between china and america 中美婚礼仪式差异分析bycui yifeisupervised byassoc. ding qihong may 20th, 2010college of foreign languages and cultureschengdu university of technology19analysis of differences of wedding ceremony between china and americastudent:c

2、uiyifei class: 2008080010434supervisor:assoc.ding qihongabstractsince ancient times, marriage is the head of human relations.more importantly, through the numerous and brilliant marriage customs,people can explore the basic laws of human social development.and more awareness of the history of human

3、society.with chinas accession to wto, the economic and cultural exchanges between china and america more frequently. the increasing cooperation and exchanges between peoples from china and america , which requires even more urgent.the culture of america, customs, knowledge is limited to the classroo

4、m is not enough.so i chose this subject for the study. in almost every society and culture, there are wedding customs.human nature seems to have such kind of needs: the wedding will be the relationship between husband and wife which publicly determined.however, the form of the wedding is with the ch

5、anging of progress of human society constantly.and the original aim of all the wedding customs is same.due to the cultural exchange between chinese and americaculture in the cultural difference, because in the cultural conflicts involving multiple aspects.here，we compare the differences of the weddi

6、ng culture between china and america. this thesis explained the differences of the wedding customs between chinese and american convention. cultural differences and the differences in performance on the practice, the fundamental reason is that chinese and american cultures have different basic spiri

7、t. hope that through this article, we can the better understand the wedding cultural differencesto view a more open, broader thinking.key words: the increasing cooperation and exchange cultural；wedding customs 中美婚礼仪式对比学生: 崔一菲 班级: 200808010434 导师: 丁 讲师摘 要 自古以来，婚姻是人伦之首，更重要的是人们可以透过纷繁绚丽的婚俗，更清楚地认识人类社会历史，

8、探索人类社会发展的基本规律。随着中国加入wto，中美国家间的经济、文化交流日渐频繁，中美两国国家人民之间的合作和往来与日俱增，这种要求更显迫切。而对西方国家文化、风俗习惯的了解仅限于课堂是远远不够的，因此开展对西方国家文化、风俗习惯的研究，所以我们选择此课题作为研究对象。 几乎在每一种社会文化中，都有举办婚礼的习俗。人类似乎天生就有这么一种需要：用婚礼将丈夫和妻子之间的关系公开确定下来。但是，婚礼的形式却随着人类社会的进展不断地发生着变化，不过万变不离其宗，所有婚礼习俗中都设计了一些颇有难度的环节。 由于文化在中美的文化交流中，因文化差异造成的文化冲突涉及多个方面.。下面就中西方在婚礼文化上的

9、几点差别进行比较。 本篇论文阐述了中美婚礼风俗的不同之处。中美婚礼风俗的差异，以及这种差异在习俗上的表现，其根本原因，在于中美文化具有不同的基本精神。希望通过本文,我们对中美婚礼文化差异可以更加了解，在面对这方面的事情的时候，能够视角更开放，思想更加广阔。关键词：经济、文化交流日渐频繁；婚礼风俗 contentsabstract摘要instructioncomparison the wedding customs between chinese and american 中美婚礼仪式对比introductionmarriage in the america is different from

10、china .and the american think that the difference of thinking is directly linked. chinese are more conservative.they like the busy life, thinking more old-fashioned. so thousands of years in chinese history, the wedding customs not change much. until the introduction of modern western culture, china

11、s traditional culture makes a conversion intowest, but takes a great extent in the chinese traditional wedding etiquette. the chinese peoples characters which love the lively in traditional chinese wedding can be fully reflected.in addition to a wedding dinner in both west and china,a farewell dinne

12、r for the brides wedding is added. second, after the end of the wedding, the couples friends and family would go to new homes in the bridal chamber to celebrate it. the couples friends and family using various means to make things difficult for the bride and groom.westerners are more open, so the re

13、quirements for the wedding is relatively low which the climax of their wedding is in church. as sacred wedding march playing, the charming bride holding roses in hand walking slowly on the red carpet to the groom. the brides father puts his daughters hand on the grooms hands which means her daughter

14、s life is linked with the groom. all eyes watch the couple, filled with happiness in their face. she is the most beautiful bride today. over in the holy church, the echoes of their vows are every where. only when the priest, say: you may kiss your bride “marriage is a lifelong covenant, which you ar

15、e to stick to a lifetime oath. the lord jesus said: god will not separate the people. this love is for life.after that，people go to dinner and bride and groom go for honeymoons which do not all like the chinese traditional wedding etiquette. another reason for the difference caused by the west is th

16、e west different religions. china is a buddhist-based, while the west is largely christian.so the wedding is in the western church is held at the priest.chinas traditional marriage customs is that the couplefirst bows to sky and earth, second bow to mutual parents, and lastly the couples bow to each

17、 other.1. the wedding culture1.1introduction of wedding cultureas we all know, globalization is the trend of world. relations between countries are becoming more interlinked. today ,the hard part is that we can have acomplete and self-consistent value system.the beginning of marriage is a wedding, a

18、s it is known to us all. people think a perfect start makes everything go successfully. a wedding is far more than a ceremony, but a change for a persons life and divine as a symbol of culture from the view of a country.since ancient times, marriage is essential to human life in almost every society

19、 and culture. human nature seems to have such a need,and the wedding will be the relationship between husband and wife. the most important is that people can come through the numerous and beautiful custom to understand the human history, and explore the course of development of human society. the we

20、dding reflects the impact of western culture. china has 5,000 years of splendid culture and long tradition which is obvious to all countries around the world.wedding culture in china has undergone historic changes, and has a very long history. the western wedding culture is constantly changing with

21、the social progress. chinese wedding and western-style wedding are popular in society in china which reflects the rich wedding culture, the collision of two cultures , and the blending of chinese and western cultures. the cultural exchange leads to the further economic cooperation in the developing

22、countries. if is no cultural conflict, political will become relatively stable. chinese wedding is a happy, lively, moving. lively scene can fully take care of both the bride and groom and the relatives of emotion,reflecting the significance of traditional chinese culture. western-style wedding is s

23、imple and romantic. in the priest,relatives and friends witness the oath.so it makes the wedding solemn and romantic. first of all, the purpose of wedding is completely different. china,which take the marriage as“joint the two families together for the ancestor and for the offspring”(合二姓之好，上以事宗庙，而下以

24、继后世也。) in order to get more better fame, so the family got bigger, and the marriage become a family business more than privace. therefore, the most important steps is to see the girl, the boy by checking their birthday.how america wedding? it seems to pay more attention to love. the purpose of a wed

25、ding is to live forever, so it ismore than a private family matter. there is usually that a minister ask the bride and groom who are willing to marry each other, and asked whether someone objects. 1.2the uniqueness of chinese wedding ceremony2. wedding preparation 2.1 in china2.1.1 the hairdressing

26、ritual the hairdressing ritual took place the night before or at dawn on the wedding day. the bride would bathe in water infused with pumelo (a type of grapefruit) in order to rid herself of evil influences. then, a good luck woman (one with many children, a good marriage, and financial stability) w

27、ould speak good luck phrases to the bride as she styled her hair - the married way - into a traditional bun. the brides hair was typically combed four times. the first time represents from beginning to end; the second, harmony from youth through old age; the third is a wish for many grandchildren; a

28、nd the fourth offers hope for wealth and a long-lasting marriage.2.1.2 make it your own today, the ritual may be carried out in a more symbolic sense. the night before the wedding, the bride could sit by candlelight (with candles shaped like the symbolic phoenix or dragon) while her hair is combed.

29、her mother, sister, or other close female relative could do the combing as a meaningful bonding experience. the modern bride still usually wears her hair in a bun for the tea ceremony, but most have their hair professionally styled at a salon on the wedding day.2.1.3the capping ritual the groom, wea

30、ring a long gown, red shoes, and a red silk sash with a silk ball on his shoulder, would kneel at the family altar while his father placed a cap on his head. the cap would be decorated with cypress leaves. the groom would then bow: first to the tablets of heaven and earth, then to his ancestors, and

31、 last to his parents and other family members. next, his father would remove the silk ball from the sash and place it on top of the bridal sedan chair.2.1.4 installing the bridal bedfor the groom, preparation for the wedding included installing a new bridal bed the day before the wedding. a propitio

32、us hour and a good luck woman or good luck man would be selected to install the new bed. usually the installation ceremony consisted of merely moving the bed slightly - servants or friends would have done the actual work. after the bed was put into place, children would be invited onto the bed as an

33、 omen of fertility - the more the better. the bed would also be scattered with red dates, oranges, lotus seeds, peanuts, pomegranates, and other fruits for the same reason.2.2 in america2.2.1 something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue traditionally, before the wedding day the brid

34、e and groom can not meet each other.bride should wear a white dress to symbolize purity. meanwhile, the bride must wear clothing include something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue.the bride may wear or carry something old to represent her and her family and her ties to the past li

35、fe. many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as something oldchoice. some brides wear their mother or grandmothers wedding dress. in fact, the old stuff can be the things that borrowed.the bride wears something new to symbolize new life and marriage in the success and hope. if the bride purchased

36、a new wedding dress, then it could be her new,. new is often the most easy to do.the borrowed thing should be borrowed from a happily married friend. it is said that their happiness will benefit you and your marriage and bring lasting happiness. some brides borrow an piece of clothing, a piece of je

37、welry, a handkerchief or a beaded handbag.wearing a blue dress is from the bibleera, when a blue wedding dress represents the purity, loyalty and love. over time, this has evolved into the modern general practice - the bride with blue color garter.3. clothing3.1 traditional chinese dress chinese wed

38、ding is a happy, lively, moving. lively scene can fullytake care of both the bride and groom and the relatives of emotion,reflecting the significance of traditional chinese culture. the whole wedding is different from western which the red is the mass-tone attune of the traditional china and it was

39、the representative festival color. this also makes wedding become jubilant. in the traditional wedding, the bride usually dress red gown, wearing a red fengguandand with a piece of silk scarves. and the groom wear red gown jacket, wearing red cap. both parents sit in front of the bride and groom, an

40、d in like a marriage.during the wedding ceremony,it is not only need to comply with customs, also particular about the dress.in the chinese traditional wedding,the bride and groom wear the red dress which a symbol of good luck and indicates the days after marriage is booming. 3.2 the western-style d

41、resswestern-style wedding is simple and romantic. in the priest,relatives and friends witnessed the oath, and it makes wedding solemn and romantic.western wedding pays more attention to the feeling.the bride wears a white western dress. since roman times, the white symbol of celebration.between 1850

42、 to 1900, the white is a symbol of wealth. in beginning of this century, the white presents the meaning of the purity which is more than any other. roman bride wore a whitewedding dress and covered with orange yellow, symbolizing the flame of passion. in the queen of the victoria era, most brides ca

43、n wear the traditional national costume, and only the upper classes can wear a white dress which means the power and identity. until modern times, the the white wedding dress became an ordinary brides dress. in contrast to the history of the western white wedding dress, chinese wedding dress history

44、 are more simple.4. wedding vows nowadays, church wedding are increasingly respected by the young people,its most intimate and classic moment is the oathing with the two sides.then what is the difference between china and the from the original oath in west?4.1the chinese wedding vows for modern coup

45、les, the number of new people prefer western-style wedding because they are simple, elegant, traditional and the difference with the chinese which also attract the attention of others.we voluntarily married, starting today, we will jointly shoulder the responsibility of marriage and the duties entru

46、sted to us: the filial parents and teaching their children ;mutual respect and mutual love; trusting your partner, mutual understanding and accommodation to each other.in the future, whether good times or bad, whether rich or poor, regardless of health or disease, whether young or old, we all stand

47、and share the weal and woe through thick and thin, a lifelong companion! we pledge to adhere today and we will be able to adhere the oath forever.4.2the america wedding vows i grooms name,take you bredes name,to be my wife,my partner in life and my one true love. i will cherish our friendship and lo

48、ve you today,tomorrow,and forever. i will trust you and honor you. i will laugh with you and cry with you. i will love you faithfully. through the best and the worst, through the difficult and the easy. what may come i will always be there. as i have given you my hand to hold. so i give you my life

49、to keep. so help me god. i,bredes name,take you grooms name,to be my husband,my partner in life and my one true love. i will cherish our friendship and love you today,tomorrow,and forever. i will trust you and honor you. i will laugh with you and cry with you. i will love you faithfully. through the

50、 best and the worst, through the difficult and the easy. what may come i will always be there. as i have given you my hand to hold. so i give you my life to keep. so help me god. 4.3 the differencemarriage vows in america and china is quite similar:in the future, whether good times or bad, whether r

51、ich or poor, regardless of health or disease, whether young or old, we all stand and share the weal and woe through the thick and thin, becoming a partner for life! , with the same meaning, it account more chinese flavor.marriage vows is the most important part of the wedding.the key is two peoples

52、understanding of marriage and family.a good marriage vows is the best way to take care of two people sincere heart. vows look very simple,but swearing make people understand that the duty is on the shoulder.a precious promise makes the beginning of your marriage blueprint outlining to be the most be

53、autiful.5.wedding ceremony 5.1 in china the brides head usually covered by a long red scarfkept with three feet square , and the red scarf is called is called cover towel .for this wedding veils, generally in two different ways: one argument is that it is for modesty; while the other argument isthat

54、 the plunder from the ancient marriage, casting a veil that the bride will never find the way back. in ancient wedding, the bridegroom goes to the brides home to escort her to the wedding which is the sixth most solemn ceremony etiquette.the first kowtow is for the heaven and earth, the second for t

55、he parents and the third for each other!that is really a is a very important wedding ceremony 5.2 in americawestern weeding is romantic which from starting to finishing is romantic.the brides dress is generally white ,the groom is black dress.so the wedding is solemn seriousness.the wedding ceremony

56、 held in the church is the most important link in the whole wedding. in the wedding,the bride and groom need to exchange rings. rings are often worn on the left hand and the fourth finger which will exchange at the wedding. this tradition originated in the early primitive society, which was also con

57、sidered magical. in some primitive tribes, the newly married couple was put in with the grass and flowers garlands to symbolize happiness and happy marriage. now, two of the ring is a symbol of mutual obligations. first,with the wedding march, the bride walked arm in his fathers hand to walk to the groom, by his father put her hand into the grooms hand.the pastor will ask for the bride and groom each other with a lifelong commitment which is also the climax of the wedding. with the blessing of priest and all the guests,