Traditional Chinese Wedding Custom (Guo Da Li) - Handmade (Medium)

In ancient times, "Guo Da Li" (literally "delivering gifts") was the most formal ceremony of betrothal, typically held 15 to 20 days before the wedding. The groom's family would select an auspicious date to deliver betrothal gifts and a monetary sum to the bride's family. Today, "Guo Da Li" is viewed as an engagement ritual, symbolizing the groom's commitment to the bride's family, accompanied by celebratory gifts to express sincerity. Typical Guo Da Li items include a pair of dragon and phoenix cakes, gift cakes, betrothal money, and other presents, all in even numbers to signify a harmonious couple. Gift cakes are an essential part of Guo Da Li, and the tradition of distributing wedding cakes to the bride's side has endured. Even now, traditional Chinese cakes remain a centerpiece of Guo Da Li, with some opting for cake vouchers to be sent with invitations to friends and relatives. Also indispensable are the dragon and phoenix cakes, a mandatory gift for Guo Da Li, prepared by the groom's side, with one set for themselves and one for the bride's family. These are primarily used for the "Shang Tou" (hair-combing ceremony) and ancestral worship, wishing the couple a future of **auspicious prosperity,** **harmonious union,** and **everlasting love.** Medium Size: (LxWxH) 19x9x10cm HKD398 Contents vary by size and design; photos are for reference only. ~Dried Seafood: Includes abalone, scallops, shiitake mushrooms, sea cucumber, shark's fin, and fish maw, symbolizing prosperity. ~Coconuts: Represents having both elders (爺) and descendants (子), a wish for family continuity. ~Alcohol and Tea: Symbolizes a rich and enduring love. ~Gift Hamper: Expresses wishes for numerous descendants, completeness, abundance, and an everlasting legacy. ~Lotus Root: Signifies vitality and continuous prosperity year after year. ~Gift Box (for betrothal money) Origin/Manufacturing Method Handmade in Hong Kong