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Garlic: The Heart of Guangdong Wedding Traditions

2/14/2026

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  • Garlic is central to Guangdong wedding customs, with brides including it in dowries to ward off spirits and boost feng shui.
  • China is the world's largest garlic producer and consumer.
  • Garlic is a key ingredient in regional Chinese cuisines.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, garlic is believed to boost immunity and heart health.
  • In Hakka regions, vegetables are given as dowries, with celery symbolizing diligence, spring onions cleverness, chives lasting love.