Перевод . зщchoose if you think the typical white-dress, big party kind of wedding the correct answer (a, b, c, d) for each gap (1-12) in the text is the standard (0) the world, you are in for a surprise. wedding traditions (1 enormously around the world, and what we consider standard can be unusual not too far away. here are some examples of unusual wedding traditions around the world. chinese wedding traditions date back thousands (2)_years. while other parts of asia have seen western influence, china has re- mained more traditional and still follows some strict wedding tradi- tions and etiquette. the marriage proposal itself is a big affair, and it is often conducted in writing. there is also an old tradition of set- ting the marriage bed the day before the wedding ceremony. the bed is (3) in a particular augural position by a chosen men and woman; preferably people who already have children, as this would be a good omen for the new couple. in china, every new couple needs to go to a park to have a video made before the evening party starts. if a new couple meets (4) a park, the bride and bridegroom should ( new handkerchief and wish each other good luck. it has to be red and have a picture of mandarin ducks. because ducks always stay together, it means they will stay together. we have this custom so they share happiness and congratulate each other. traditionally, the more happiness you share, the more good luck you get. so, don't forget to prepare these handker chiefs (6 hand when you are going to get married wedding traditions in india are even more closely followed. the formal engagement of a couple is finalized (7)the parents, who then take an important part on the actual wedding ceremony too. groom and bride exchange wedding bands as a sign of commitment long be fore the actual wedding takes place. other wedding traditions include the painting (8)hands and feet with henna and a special religious ceremony held the night before the actual wedding, in which a small stalk is planted in the garden as a celebration of the new life for the couple. the bride traditionally ( (white signifies death in our cul- ture) and the groom wears a traditional cream colored long coat called an etchkin with a red turban. the father of the bride joins the bride
