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Ghost Bride

Can the living marry the dead?
Does ghost marriage really exist?
Why has this ancient ritual persisted over centuries?
“Ghost Bride” tells the story of women bound by this fate, the fear of ghosts that keeps the tradition alive, and the hidden black market that sustains it. In this episode, we will take you into the world of ghost marriage, a Chinese tradition rooted in enduring love, superstition, and beliefs about the afterlife.

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Jinxuan Zhang
Jinxuan Zhang
Kat Zhang is a third year Media and Communications and Film Studies student. She is interested in video and audio production. With Chinese background, she is passionate to share the traditional culture. Carrie Gao Tianyi (Carrie Gao) is a second-year journalism student at the University of Sydney, studying for a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications), majoring in Media Studies and Visual Arts. She is passionate about storytelling and aims to pursue a career in journalism and creative content production.

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