In Chinese communities, especially in China,[1] Hong Kong,[2] Malaysia, and Singapore,[3] wedding door games are challenges set up by the bridesmaids for the groom as a ceremonial demonstration of the groom's love for the bride.[4] These games typically take place in the morning of the wedding at the bride's family home, before the groom is allowed to receive the bride in the bride's room.[5] The groom typically receives the help of his groomsmen in completing the tasks.
Common games include the consumption of unpleasant foods,[6][7] answering of questions pertaining to the bride and the bride and groom's relationship, and performance of song and dance.[6] Negotiations are commonly made regarding the bridesmaids' demands, accompanied almost always by bargaining concerning the red envelope offerings to the bridesmaids.[4][5][6] These games originated in ancient Chinese folk customs,[8] and have been elaborated on in modern times.[3]
These games are distinct from the practice of nàohūn (闹婚; 'creating turbulence') in China, sometimes confusingly also known as wedding games, in which the couple, particularly the bride, is teased by their guests during or after the wedding.[9]
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