23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Happiness at Home

The “wedding quilt” is a traditional Chinese marriage custom. Elders sew it from red fabric at an auspicious hour, carrying their most sincere and heartfelt blessings to the newlyweds.

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Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Xianhui Fang