China is the 4th biggest country in the world with an estimated population of 1.379 billion, but most of what goes on inside the country remains a mystery to the rest of the world. Some foreigners who have been there think China is like another planet, not just another country. We compiled a list of 15 of the most interesting, bizarre and shocking facts about China.
Marriage Markets
Tired of Tinder and OkCupid? In China, there is a totally different form of match-matching. In both Beijing and Shanghai on weekends you can see parents advertising their children for marriage at their respective marriage markets. It is quite the sight to see! Parents hold signs advertising age, height, job, income, education, values, zodiac signs, and the personality of their children in hopes of finding them a match. Some traditional Chinese parents see this as the only way to keep a strong family lineage in modern society. What do you think? Would you let your parents try to find you a match?
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Christmas is HUGE in China
Most people in China either don’t affiliate with a religion or consider themselves Buddhist, Taoist or Muslim. This doesn’t stop them from having the biggest Christmas celebration in the world. In the months, (yes months), leading up to the holiday there are decorations, dance performances on the street, themed food and merchandise everywhere. It is not celebrated in a religious manner, but rather it is viewed as one of the biggest shopping days of the year. There are sales everywhere! Besides, that young couples treat the day as a romantic one. Many go on vacations or on special dates on Christmas Day.
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