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Ting Hun: Meanings and Negotiations of the Chinese Engagement Ceremony

As a subculture within mainstream Filipino culture, the Chinese Filipinos have unique, elaborate, and interesting ceremonies and wedding traditions. One of the most important traditions is the engagement ceremony, or the Ting Hun.

Do the religious beliefs and rituals of the Filipino-Chinese contradict the Catholic faith?

Published by Justin Charles See

As a Filipino-Chinese who practices both traditional Chinese customs and Catholic rituals, I can’t help but ask: Am I doing two completely opposite things? In practicing a number of traditional Chinese customs, am I violating the teachings of the Church? Should I give one up?

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All posts tagged: Filipino

Ting Hun: Meanings and Negotiations of the Chinese Engagement Ceremony

Do the religious beliefs and rituals of the Filipino-Chinese contradict the Catholic faith?