{"id":61613,"date":"2023-04-29T18:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T10:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=61613"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:55:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T07:55:38","slug":"guo-da-li-singapore-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/guo-da-li-singapore-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guo Da Li Guide: What To Prepare For Different Dialect Groups (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wedding planning can be a little tedious and challenging. But it may be even more so when it comes to the traditional aspects of a wedding. Yes, we are referring to the <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> ceremony. The <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> ceremony can be confusing to navigate especially when the traditions vary depending on different dialects and family beliefs. But fret not, our comprehensive <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> Singapore guide is here to help you cruise through the traditions and make this auspicious occasion even more memorable for you and your family this 2023! <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Guo Da Li (\u8fc7\u5927\u793c)?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> refers to the Chinese betrothal ceremony, where the two families meet formally. This is an old marriage tradition that is still practised today among the four main Chinese dialect groups in Singapore. Namely, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka. During the ceremony, the groom and a matchmaker will present the bride\u2019s family with several gifts that represent fertility and prosperity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Guo Da Li necessary in Singapore?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Traditionally, the <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> ceremony is compulsory as it symbolises the groom\u2019s sincerity and commitment to marry his bride. It is an opportunity for the groom to assure the bride\u2019s family that she will be in good care. However, if both your families are cool to not have a formal <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> ceremony in Singapore, we don\u2019t see why you can\u2019t make reduce it to a smaller event or skip it entirely! With that said, <\/span>Guo Da Li <\/span><\/i>is still actively practised today as it reminds us that there are no shortcuts to a marriage and family approval matters when it comes to blissful married life.<\/span><\/p>\n

When does the Guo Da Li ceremony occur in Singapore (2023)?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Depending on your family beliefs, <\/span>Guo Da Li <\/span><\/i>dates can be selected based on general auspicious dates found on the internet or date given by your Fengshui master based on both of your <\/span>ba zi <\/span><\/i>(\u516b\u5b57). Regardless of the method you choose to select your <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> date, the ceremony usually takes place between two to four weeks before the wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who needs to attend Guo Da Li in Singapore (2023)?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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While everyone is excited about your wedding, there is no need to invite the whole village over for your <\/span>Guo Da Li<\/span><\/i> ceremony. This is especially true during the pandemic. Here\u2019s a list of the people who should attend your Guo Da Li ceremony in Singapore:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n