ouples rush to altar on lucky day
By Xie Chuanjiao | China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-20 07:40
Many Chinese couples are keen to tie the knot on the auspicious date of Aug 8, 2008.
Eight is considered a lucky number, which brings good fortune and happiness. In addition, the Beijing Olympics will begin on Aug 8.
Marriage registration departments in several districts of Beijing have taken measures to handle an expected increase in registrations on that date.
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