But in China — where livestreaming is extremely popular — some young couples are allowing anyone to watch their big day and even send them gifts. However, banquets and big gatherings are still not allowed, leaving an online celebration as a preferred option. The pair said they wanted to share their big day online to do something meaningful during the epidemic. Millions of guestsLiu Wenchao, an online teacher, was one of the first to make livestreamed weddings popular in China. Thanks to his online teaching experience, Liu had the idea of livestreaming their wedding ceremony.

Source: Manila Times May 10, 2020 17:37 UTC