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Dead set on marriage: What is China’s ‘ghost wedding’ tradition of marrying the dead?
Marriage is a union between two people, but no one said either has to be alive. The ancient Chinese tradition of ‘ghost ...
'Till Death Do Us Part' Does Not Stop One to Get Married to a Corpse, This Is the Bizarre and Chilling Truth of China’s Ghost Weddings
Ghost marriages, an ancient Chinese tradition, unite the dead in matrimony to ensure harmony and family honour. Rooted in spiritual beliefs, the practice persists in rural areas—sometimes legally, ...
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Why some families in China still arrange ghost marriages
Ghost marriages in China are ancient rituals where the dead are wed — sometimes to the living — to ensure companionship in ...
View of traditional ancient dwellings in China's Hunan
An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows part of the Hu Family Courtyard in Lingling District of Yongzhou City, ...
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From China to the Mediterranean and More, Here’s How Different Cultures Envision Dragons
Said to reside at the bottoms of pools and lakes, dragons symbolized majesty and power in ancient China. As one scholar wrote in the 11th century, “None of the animals is so wise as the dragon.” ...