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In today's vlog we talk about one of the most controversial topics of all time, arranged marriages. We have been in China for 5 months and we were surprised to hear that in Shanghai, every Saturday, grandparents and parents meet in a park with the aim of looking for partners for their children and grandchildren, in the so-called marriage market. Since we could not miss the chance to visit this place, we set out to understand why in a city as developed and modern as Shanghai, arranged marriages are still practiced in 2024 and what are the reasons why the Chinese have ended up in this situation. Is it tradition or desperation? #ordinaryextraordinary #shanghai #china #marriage THE MARRIAGE MARRIAGE MARKET was born in 1996 and since then the concept has been simple: parents would gather here on weekends with the aim of finding the perfect candidate for their child. The dating ads contain information about the candidate's professional and educational history, age, zodiac sign, and other aspects that could make a difference such as salary and property ownership. Although at first glance it seems like a desperate gesture, it seems that everyone who comes here is picky in choosing the ideal partner, often having requirements such as professional achievements and exorbitant earnings from their partners. This of course makes it impossible to arrange a meeting for many of those looking for their partner. It should be noted that in Chinese society, even today, families expect girls to be married by the time they reach the age of 25. For those over 25, there is also the stigma of the "old girl" who has remained unmarried. If you like the content of this channel, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! It's free and you will be informed every time we post a new vlog. Thank you all so much for your comments, likes, and support! ???? Until the next post, don't forget that you can follow us in real time on social networks, Facebook and Instagram: Instagram: / ordinarextraordinar Facebook: / ordinarextraordinar With love, Ordinar Extraordinar @ordinarextraordinar