The difference between the fan and the hijab:
These are two different etiquettes. The bride puts down the fan and faces the groom, while the hijab must be lifted by the groom. Only the bride can see the groom. Both the fan and hijab are traditional wedding customs in my country. The fan ritual was particularly popular in the Tang Dynasty, and the use of hijab at weddings became increasingly popular after the Song Dynasty.
In ancient times, there were two ways for brides to cover their faces when they got married. One was to use a hijab, and the other was to use a fan.
Whether using a hijab or a fan, the bride can only remove it when she arrives at the bridal chamber. The hijab has the function of concealing shame and warding off evil spirits, while the purpose of the fan is similar to that of the hijab and also has the function of concealing shame. However, the shielding effect of the fan is relatively small, while the hijab is relatively tight.
The difference between the fan ceremony and hijab lies in their different shapes. Fans come in various shapes, including round ones and other shapes. Hijabs are basically square in shape.
Secondly, the popular eras are different, but the fanning ceremony was popular in the Tang Dynasty, while the hijab became very popular after the Song Dynasty. In addition, round fans are used during weddings to symbolize happy reunion and family joy. Hijab is the symbol of good luck and good luck.
The origin and evolution of the Que fan and Hijab:
The Que fan comes from the Qie fan, which is generally believed to have originated after the Han Dynasty, specifically during the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
The wedding custom of covering one's face with a fan was quite popular in the Tang Dynasty, and many poems describing fanning appeared. For example, Huang Tao's "Remove the Fan": The wind in the city is cold and the wax torches are blowing, and the brocade curtains are open to reveal the flying luan; it is known that the Qin girl has ascended to the immortal state, so don't put the circle lightly across the peonies. Among them, "Yuan Qing" refers to the round fan, and "Qin Nu" refers to the bride.
In the Song Dynasty, the wedding custom of hijab was the most popular, mainly due to the influence of feudal etiquette. Women were not allowed to show their faces in public, and they had to abide by the three obediences and four virtues, etc. Therefore, when getting married, women had to use hijab to cover their faces. live.
After the Song Dynasty, for weddings, the bride mostly followed the custom of covering her head, while the fanning ceremony was rarely used. During the Qing Dynasty, hijab was explicitly stipulated in wedding ceremonies.
Hijabs and fans are both items used by brides to cover their faces, but they represent different era backgrounds. The Tang Dynasty was more open, while the Song Dynasty and later were more influenced by feudal ethics. many.