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A market is held every weekend afternoon near the People’s Park in Shanghai, China. Santa means vegetable market. Not at all.. This is the ‘marriage market’. And let’s know the interesting facts about this.
There are no buyers and sellers in that market. But the wedding will happen. Here hundreds of parents write their children’s photos, age, height, salary, job, hobbies, etc. on A4 sheets or stick them on boards. Thus a suitable life partner is sought.
This tradition started in 1996. China’s one-child policy has increased the imbalance in society. At that time lakhs of families preferred sons. Because of this today there are about 4 crore men who find it difficult to find a life partner.
On the other hand, women who prioritize career or self-sufficiency have also become a reason for saying OK to marriage late.
In 2025, China’s population will decrease to 139 lakhs. Iri put even more pressure on the government. Compared to the previous year, the number of marriages has decreased by 17 percent.
At this time, this marriage market in Shanghai became the last ray of hope for the parents. Here children’s parents also talk about their sons and daughters and find a life partner for them. Also, Chinese youth are now starting to see marriage as an option rather than a necessity.
Due to inflation, rising house prices, professional pressure many people prefer to lead an independent life. But parents see the marriage market as a ticket to their children’s future. Interestingly, this trend is not limited to Shanghai now. Similar markets have also started in other cities like Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou.
Published at : 28 Oct 2025 11:05 AM (IST)
