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The Imperial Wedding in China, ILN article 1872
Text of an article entitled The Imperial Wedding in China, in the Illustrated London News 28th December 1872, about the marriage of the young Emperor of China, Tongzhi (1856-1875) of the Qing Dynasty, on 16th October 1872. Date: 1872
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1872 28th Article Entitled News Newspaper December
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The Imperial Wedding in China: A Grand Spectacle in the Far East as Depicted in the Illustrated London News, 1872 On the 16th of October, 1872, in the heart of the Far East, an imperial wedding of great significance took place in China. The young Emperor Tongzhi (1856-1875), the 13th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, was set to marry his chosen bride, Empress Dowager Cixi, who was also the Emperor's cousin and the Regent of China at the time. The wedding was an extravagant affair, filled with grandeur and tradition, and was widely reported in the international press. The Illustrated London News, a leading British newspaper at the time, published an extensive article and accompanying illustrations on the imperial wedding on the 28th of December, 1872. The article described the elaborate preparations for the wedding, including the construction of a new palace for the bride, the selection of the bridal attire, and the various rituals and ceremonies that took place during the wedding. The photographic print, taken from the Illustrated London News, depicts the imperial procession making its way through the streets of Beijing on the day of the wedding. The Emperor, dressed in his imperial robes, is seated on a palanquin, surrounded by his officials and eunuchs. The imperial entourage is accompanied by a large retinue of soldiers, musicians, and courtiers, all dressed in their finest attire. The wedding of Emperor Tongzhi and Empress Dowager Cixi was a significant event in Chinese history, marking the beginning of a new reign and the continuation of the Qing Dynasty. The grand spectacle was a testament to the power and wealth of the Chinese empire, and the enduring traditions and customs that shaped Chinese society at the time.
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