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Taiwan woman ‘marries’ herself
November 7, 2010
Taiwan woman ‘marries’ herself
TAIPEI (AFP) – A Taiwanese woman said Sunday she had “married” herself by throwing a wedding banquet. The 30-year-old Chen Wei-yi, who has been an Internet sensation since announcing her “wedding” plans last month, held the ceremony in a Taipei hotel Saturday witnessed by 30 relatives and friends.
“Marrying myself is a way of showing that I am confident and upbeat and that I accept myself for who I am,” said Chen, who is an office worker. “We must love ourselves before we can love others. I must marry myself before marrying the special someone,” she told AFP.
Chen’s supporters have hailed the move as “creative,” with some suggesting a group wedding for those who wanted to “marry” themselves, according to her Facebook page.