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In previous generations, the bride prepares a meal for the family of the groom, in the morning. This is to show that she is well-mannered. Three days later, the wedded couple visits the parents of the bride. There she is welcomed as a guest in their home, rather than a daughter who lives there. Her home is now with her husband. This is the final requirement [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] of the Chinese wedding.

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