Taiwan bride throws tradition out the window by swapping paper fan for ‘machine gun’
- Chinese brides customarily throw a paper fan from their wedding car to symbolise a new start in life
In a playful twist on tradition, a bride in Taiwan tossed a toy M16 rifle out of the window of her wedding car instead of the customary paper fan, attracting much attention on social media.
The bride, surnamed Chen, and the groom, Zhang, wanted to give their nuptials on June 15 a unique touch, according to the news network ETtoday.
A video clip shows a smiling Chen in a traditional red dress and veil as she prepared to leave her parents’ home.
Before the car left, she playfully threw out the toy gun, which was decorated with red stickers and ribbons.
“Actually, the gun is quite heavy. I am worried that it might scratch the car,” said Chen.
She then flung the gun as far as she could, symbolising the casting away of “bad temper” before joining her husband’s family.
