Ting Hun is a Chinese tradition wherein the soon-to-weds go through an engagement ceremony. This particular Chinese tradition started when our Chinese ancestors came to the Philippines to do barter and trade goods. During that time the Chinese also taught us Filipinos some of their traditions and superstitions, hence, most […]
By Nicole Cordoves Upon setting foot at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom, a beautiful vignette by Gideon Hermosa that serves as a photo corner for the night’s special guests will greet you. The next step is to register before you can enter the Grand Ballroom so that you could […]
Setting the tone for perfect celebrations and milestones, City of Dreams Manila’s Grand Ballroom is acknowledged by many as a fitting venue for events that celebrate love and life-long partnerships. The grand ballroom redefines luxury with a sprawling floor space marked with exquisite ceiling glass installations, mood-setting lucent lightings and […]
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is delighted to welcome Chef Chua Kau Eng, more fondly known as Chef Eddie, as he heads the Chinese atelier of the interactive dining destination, Spiral, and curates the Chinese Lauriat menu for lavish banquets, weddings and Ting Huns (Chinese engagement ceremonies). With more than 30 […]
By Vennette Lailani Seprado Nowadays, we look up to fashion bloggers as prime references to the latest trends. So when the time comes for this generation’s most stylish individuals to step into a new chapter of their life, we can’t help but anticipate how they’ll put a twist to traditional […]
Mannix Peña is famously known for the intricate, porcelain-like blooms he decorates his cakes with. This trademark of his has then become a perfect match for Filipino-Chinese couples who commission him to do their cakes for the Ting Hun Ceremony. And who knew that Ting Hun traditions could transition into modern times this […]
Weddings in Filipino-Chinese families are extra special because of how they celebrate their engagement party that’s filled with traditions that honor the elderly and bind generations together. What makes it such a unique event is how it recognizes that the engagement is not only between the couple, but between their […]
“The year of the Earth Dog is all about going back to your roots. This means it is best to spend some time in contemplation, meditation, and self-evaluation.” So what does this mean for couples who are planning to get married this year? 1.Take time to meditate or go on […]
