Photo: 鼎香鎖愛情, by See-Ming Lee

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024

Photo: 鼎香鎖愛情, by See-Ming Lee
At a temple in Shandong province, hundreds of small metal locks are affixed to a Chinese cauldron (called a “ding”) with offerings of incense nearby. Engaged couples visit temples to place the locks, engraved with their names, and monks perform a ritual intended to “bind” the couples’ love for all eternity.

鼎香鎖愛情, by See-Ming Lee (CC BY 2.0)

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