Golden autumn brings refreshing breezes, and the auspicious occasion arrives as promised. In Dongming County, Heze, Shandong, the 2026 "Melodies of Love by the Yellow River" Group Wedding for the New‑Era Civilization Practice was held. Eleven couples gathered on the banks of the Yellow River. Witnessed by relatives and friends, they made sincere vows to stay together for life. By opting for simple and civilized wedding ceremonies, they put into practice the idea of simpler wedding celebrations and championed new‑style civilized marriage customs for the new era.

On the day prior to the main event, a special bonfire party was held. The newly‑weds gathered around the bonfire and took part in fun interactive games. Laughter and cheers filled the warm, lively scene. The young couples spoke heartfelt words to one another and made solemn pledges. They shared their views on modern marriage featuring equality, mutual tolerance, lifelong companionship, diligence and kindness, spreading fresh trends in romance and marriage with the power of youth.

On the day of the ceremony, many couples and their relatives and friends stopped to take photos, preserving moments of this new civilized marriage ethos. Dressed in formal wedding outfits, the couples marched into the venue one after another. Warm blessings and best wishes were extended to them. The event vigorously advocated a new‑era outlook on marriage‑‑civilized, simple and sincere, helping weddings return to their genuine and unadorned essence.

大众网记者 付洪强 菏泽报道