Marriage Notices Spark Debate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong residents have expressed strong reactions to the appearance of marriage notices displayed on overpass railings on the 17th. The notices, originating from mainland Chinese marriage websites, are attracting attention and criticism.
each notice is affixed with a rubber surface and tied with rope, featuring holes for hanging. The notices are color-coded: pink indicates a female seeking marriage, while pink and blue signify a male seeking a partner. Notices advertising “matchmakers” or “Hong Ye” (a traditional term for marriage intermediaries) are marked with red lettering on a white background.
The notices detail personal facts of the individuals seeking marriage, including gender, date of birth, age (and zodiac sign), height, occupation, monthly income, weight, education, marital status, home and car ownership, and region. A member number from the originating marriage website and a photo of the candidate are also included, though the photo is obscured by the Chinese character “囍” (double happiness), symbolizing marriage.
Alongside personal details, each notice lists “spouse selection Requirements,” specifying desired age, height, occupation, monthly income, education, marital status, region, and whether or not the potential partner has children. QR codes are also present at the bottom of each notice.
The situation has drawn criticism online, with netizens describing it as ”crazy” and ”disgusting.” Some expressed concern about the impact on the city’s appearance, calling for the ropes to be cut. Others recommended contacting the government hotline, 1823, to file inquiries or complaints.
Despite the negative reactions, some netizens expressed curiosity and planned to view the notices. Others noted that the individuals seeking marriage spanned a wide age range, including those born in 1994, 1973, and even 1968, with some commenting on the continued desire for marriage among these individuals.
This practice follows similar instances, such as a case reported by stheadline.com involving a father allegedly seeking a bride for his 37-year-old son,who earns a substantial monthly income and does not smoke or drink. Another stheadline.com report detailed a mainland woman seeking a Hong Kong husband with specific financial requirements – owning a home, car, and having a certain income. The report included images of a woman holding a sign listing her requirements and a man reacting to her display.
Source: gratefung@Threads
