Brides pose for a group photo during a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China’s Tianjin, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
TIANJIN, May 20 (Xinhua) — A group wedding ceremony, combining traditional Chinese cultural charm with a new civilized trend, was held here on Wednesday. Fourteen newly married couples in traditional Chinese costumes attended the group wedding following traditional wedding rituals while embodying the positive spirit of new-style practices.
The date of May 20 holds a special significance in China, as its Chinese pronunciation “520” resembles the phrase “wo ai ni,” meaning “I love you.” It is a peak time for marriage registrations, seeing long lines at marriage registries nationwide.
Newlyweds participate in a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China’s Tianjin, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)Newlyweds participate in a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China’s Tianjin, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)Newlyweds participate in a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China’s Tianjin, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)Newlyweds take a boat tour during a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China’s Tianjin, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)■
