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Aug 24, 2016 · The alleged murder of two women in China, reportedly so their bodies could be used in ghost weddings, shines a light on an ancient and enduring Chinese ritual.
In Chinese tradition, a Ghost Marriage (Chinese: 冥婚; pinyin: mínghūn; lit. 'spirit marriage') refers to a marriage in which one or both parties are deceased.: 99 In mainland China, the practice of ghost marriages involves two deceased individuals.
Apr 6, 2018 · Two years after Li Chaolong died of cancer, his mother finally found him a terminally ill bride for a "ghost marriage" — a marriage for two deceased people to live in the netherworld together.
Jul 21, 2022 · People in China have been practicing ghost marriages since 17th century B.C., according to The Guardian, and though not everyone is on board with this tradition, its caused quite a stir over the years.
Jun 22, 2024 · In China, the practice is known as a “ghost marriage”. The Post takes a closer look at this eerie custom. Origins. Mainland scholars believe ghost marriages date back to the pre-Qin period...
Nov 27, 2021 · A court document from Gansu province in northwest China shows that a man murdered two mentally ill women and sold their bodies for ghost marriages. He was found guilty of murder and sentenced to...
Apr 26, 2023 · Ghost marriage is an ancient custom practiced in China, where two families exchange money and goods as a sign of respect for the deceased. Usually, this occurs either before or after the actual nuptials take place. The bride’s family pays a dowry to the groom’s family or receives payment from them in return for her labor or services.
