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Shanghai Marriage Market: Dating and Culture in China
In this weeks video me and Phoebe send Jack to a marriage market in the hopes to find Phoebe her 'Mr right'. We learn more about the marriage market in Shanghai and the dating scene in China.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically...
In this week's video me and Phoebe send Jack to a marriage market in the hopes to find Phoebe her 'Mr right'. We learn more about the marriage market in Shanghai and the dating scene in China.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically in China. But at the time we were in quarantine which is why Jack is exploring on his own.
In this week's Shanghai vlog, Nico and Phoebe embark on a unique cultural experience: visiting a marriage market to find Phoebe a suitable partner. Their adventure unveils the intriguing world of Chinese dating and the Shanghai marriage market, offering a glimpse into the complexities of modern relationships within a traditional context. The video captures the atmosphere and interactions, providing insights into the dating scene in China and the role of matchmaking. It's a fun and informative look at a fascinating aspect of Chinese culture.
In this week's video me and Phoebe send Jack to a marriage market in the hopes to find Phoebe her 'Mr right'. We learn more about the marriage market in Shanghai and the dating scene in China.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically in China. But at the time we were in quarantine which is why Jack is exploring on his own.
Nico introduces Jack's visit to the Shanghai marriage market, where parents often bring information about their children on weekends to seek matches; some older people present themselves as well. Phoebe had planned to go, but the group says they were locked down in their hotel, so Jack goes on her behalf. Phoebe says she values shared values and vision and likes nerdy men because she can learn from them. Jack feels overwhelmed at first. A speaker says a professional matchmaker can help find a suitable match for a couple of hundred yuan. Jack talks with visitors, including one man looking for a European girlfriend who speaks English and wants to teach Chinese. The video explains that profile sheets commonly include education, financial situation, age and height, and visitors can browse and call a family. Jack prints and displays a profile for Phoebe. Later, a speaker explains hukou as a local-government document that identifies permanent residence and affects access to services such as education. The conversation discusses pressure around women being single after 30 and the phrase sheng nu, which the speaker calls offensive; Phoebe also says her parents worry about her finding someone. The friends discuss changing perceptions of women around 30 and end by describing partner preferences and inviting viewers to comment.
Nico sends Jack to Shanghai's weekend marriage market to look for a possible match for Phoebe after the friends are unable to film there together during a hotel lockdown. Parents bring information about their children, while some older visitors present themselves. Jack meets a visitor seeking a European girlfriend and learns that A4 profile sheets can list age, height, education and finances; matchmakers also offer paid help. The conversation turns to family expectations, hukou, age and the phrase sheng nu, before Jack and Phoebe share what they hope to find in a partner.
Jack visits Shanghai's weekend marriage market to look for a match for Phoebe and learns how family listings and matchmakers work.
Shanghai Marriage Market: Matchmaking and Profile Listings
0:43 At the Shanghai marriage market, parents bring information about their children to seek matches, while some older visitors present themselves too. Ask how the listings work before approaching someone, since visitors may use them to contact a family.
2:54 The video says professional matchmakers at the market can help find a suitable match for a couple of hundred yuan. If you want that kind of assistance, ask what help is included and confirm the fee before agreeing.
4:49 The profile sheets can include education, financial situation, age and height, and visitors can browse them and call a family they think may be a suitable match. Review the listed details before making contact.
8:00 The video explains hukou as a local-government document identifying permanent residence and affecting access to services such as education. If residency status comes up in a matchmaking conversation, clarify what the person means rather than assuming it is a single measure.
0:43 At the Shanghai marriage market, parents bring information about their children to seek matches, while some older visitors present themselves too. Ask how the listings work before approaching someone, since visitors may use them to contact a family.
2:54 The video says professional matchmakers at the market can help find a suitable match for a couple of hundred yuan. If you want that kind of assistance, ask what help is included and confirm the fee before agreeing.
4:49 The profile sheets can include education, financial situation, age and height, and visitors can browse them and call a family they think may be a suitable match. Review the listed details before making contact.
8:00 The video explains hukou as a local-government document identifying permanent residence and affecting access to services such as education. If residency status comes up in a matchmaking conversation, clarify what the person means rather than assuming it is a single measure.
0:23 Introducing Shanghai's marriage market
0:34 How weekend matchmaking works
1:37 Sending Jack to the market
2:26 Jack arrives and looks around
2:50 Asking about professional matchmakers
3:37 Meeting visitors at the market
4:38 Reading the profile sheets
5:24 Jack posts Phoebe's profile
8:00 Explaining hukou
8:38 Discussing the term sheng nu
11:18 A visitor seeks an English-speaking partner
11:49 Sharing partner preferences
0:23 Introducing Shanghai's marriage market
0:34 How weekend matchmaking works
1:37 Sending Jack to the market
2:26 Jack arrives and looks around
2:50 Asking about professional matchmakers
3:37 Meeting visitors at the market
4:38 Reading the profile sheets
5:24 Jack posts Phoebe's profile
8:00 Explaining hukou
8:38 Discussing the term sheng nu
11:18 A visitor seeks an English-speaking partner
11:49 Sharing partner preferences
Where does the video visit a marriage market?
The visit is to the Shanghai marriage market; the transcript does not give a more specific park or venue name.
When do parents usually visit the market?
A speaker says parents often come on weekends with information about their children to look for matches.
What details appear on the profile sheets?
The video mentions education, financial situation, age and height.
Can visitors get help from a matchmaker?
Yes. The video says a professional matchmaker can help find a suitable match for a couple of hundred yuan.
What was the visitor Jack spoke with looking for?
He said he was looking for a European girlfriend who spoke English and that he wanted to teach people Chinese.
What does the video say hukou is?
It describes hukou as a local-government document identifying permanent residence and granting access to services such as education.
