在北京香山圣贤学堂的一片宁静中，2016年6月4日，一场特殊的婚礼正在quietly unfolding. A couple, deeply in love after sixteen years of courtship, was about to tie the knot surrounded by friends and family who shared their passion for traditional Chinese culture.
The groom, Li Tuo, is a renowned expert in ancient music and currently serves as the assistant director of the China Traditional Culture Promotion Association and director of the Big Love Center for Rituals and Music. The bride, Ying Ge, is a talented vocalist with a background in military arts performance troupe. Together, they have always cherished their love for traditional culture.
The ceremony was presided over by Feng Chengping, secretary general of the Chinese Dragon Phoenix Cultural Festival Organizing Committee and Cultural Olympic Games Organizing Committee's Executive Council. As ancient Chinese music filled the air with harmonious sounds from stone percussion instruments known as "stone drums," guests were transported back to an era where humans lived in harmony with nature.
Dressed in elegant Hanfu attire designed specifically for this occasion, the newlyweds exchanged vows under a canopy adorned with auspicious symbols while exchanging gifts that symbolized mutual respect and devotion. This ritual reflected the beauty of marriage built on mutual admiration and affection.
Guests were treated to enchanting performances by singers such as Yujia Wang reciting classic poetry like "Feng Su Hu" (Phoenix Returns)and "Qin Song" (Ancient Melody), while pianist Liu Hengqi played melodies from "The Story of Ming Huang". Meanwhile,a group of young musicians dressed in Hanfu performed on ancient instruments like guqin (ancient zither).
As night fell upon Beijing's tranquil hillsides surrounding Sanhe Academy School Hall where this extraordinary wedding took place ,the joyous atmosphere was illuminated by candles placed along pathways leading up to main hall; lanterns hanging above tables cast shadows across faces flushed red from laughter or tears during speeches delivered throughout evening hours amidst soft hummingsong being sung gently into microphone held close mouthpart at edge table corner—where two rows neatly aligned chairs arranged around round wooden table polished smooth from countless gatherings long past now serve only one purpose:to hold delicate porcelain cups filled steaming hot tea served alongside bowls brimming fragrant rice porridge garnished sliced ginger root floating inside warm golden liquid which emits sweet aroma filling space between them so tender it feels almost tangible enough touch fingertips reaching out toward bowl without actually making contact yet still managing feel warmth spreading through fingers -it is truly magical moment when everything seems perfect except maybe weather outside because rain has been falling lightly all day but no one here cares much about rain today not even though droplets fall onto skin causing shiver run down spine just slightly adding more moisture than usual perhaps enhancing scent released by food eaten earlier this year bringing memories flooding back fast like stormy wind blowing through trees outside before calming down slowly once again leaving calm peaceful feeling behind it leaves lasting impression people will remember this day forever especially those involved directly or indirectly sharing happiness witnessed here tonight