More than 30 couples wore traditional Chinese attire hanfu attended a grand collective wedding on Friday in the ancient city of Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Hanfu, the traditional attire of China's Han ethnic group, has evolved from a resurgent youth trend into a cherished choice for couples performing their eternal vows.
Dressed in hanfu in the style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), couples at the grand ceremony wore time-period makeup, held traditional fans, and immersed themselves in Chinese cultural wedding rites.
The ceremony even attracted international couples with a profound interest in Chinese culture, with newlyweds hailing from Russia, Thailand, and Pakistan.
"The music was so festive and left me with a very deep impression. I've lived in China for a long time, six years, so, I want to experience such a traditional ritual. And I found it very interesting," said a groom from Russia.
"Today, I'm very happy that I got to join here. It's very rare that we get an opportunity to wear these kind of clothes here, and today, we have that opportunity," said a groom from Thailand.
The event was designed as an innovative fusion of "cultural tourism and wedding customs," with an aim to create a cultural feast for all involved.
Apart from the ceremony, the event also included a two-day tour for the newlyweds in Xi'an, allowing them to experience the history and culture in the ancient city.
As one of China's ancient capitals, Xi'an was at the heart of the Western Han (202 B.C.-8 A.D.) and Tang dynasties -- two of the most influential periods in ancient Chinese history.
Grand wedding ceremony featuring Tang-dynasty attire embraces traditional Chinese culture
