Thu, Mar 14
|Toronto Mandarin School - Downtown
#61 Controversial Marriage Custom in China - Betrothal Gift (Hybrid)
We bring up the controversy of a Chinese marriage tradition, betrothal gift (彩礼 cǎi lǐ) - from its historical roots to its evolving significance in modern times, and its role in shaping familial relationships and gender dynamics.
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Toronto Mandarin School - Downtown, 25 Adelaide St E #504, Toronto, ON M5C 3A1, Canada
About the Event
Appetizer (30 mins) - Introduction to New Words & Phrases
You will learn about how the tradition of betrothal gift (彩礼 cǎi lǐ) was formed, as well as how such custom is being practiced and perceived in contemporary Chinese society.
Main Course (30 mins) - Now, Let's Practice
You will be showcased some controversial scenarios about how 彩礼 cǎi lǐ stimulates discussion within the families and the society, then react and reflect on them from your personal perspectives.
Dessert (30 mins) - Open Discussions
You will participate in a discussion about how 彩礼 cǎi lǐ custom has been, and will be developed in relation to the trends about marriage and family relationships in Chinese culture.
Tickets
Weekly Pass
You have one-time access to our class.
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