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    Chinese wedding games and hazing, the sometimes violent pranks that stir up social media

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    A Chinese wedding has many of the trappings of a Western marriage, plus rituals, traditions and matters of etiquette to follow. In our series on Chinese weddingswe break them down and tell you how to do it right.

    Respecting traditions is important at a Chinese wedding.

    There are many that couples can engage in, from tea ceremonies to a combing the hair custom that symbolizes the transition to adulthood.

    Games are also an important part of Chinese weddings around the world.

    A groom holding a bouquet knocks on his bride's door as his bride's friends look on. Door games are a staple of Chinese weddings where the groom and his friends must complete challenges to
    A groom holding a bouquet knocks on his bride’s door as his bride’s friends look on. Door games are a staple of Chinese weddings where the groom and his friends must complete challenges to “claim” the bride. Photo: Getty Images

    Chuangmenor door games, are born from the idea that a bride is a treasured daughter who will not be let go easily.

    According to Hong Kong wedding platform Bride and Breakfast, the challenges are usually organized by the bridesmaids and involve the groom completing tasks to “claim” his bride.

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