In Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, south China, nine newlyweds wrapped up their wedding ceremonies on a wide lawn, changed from gowns and suits into racing gear, and climbed into go-karts for a high-spirited send-off. The playful finale blended romance with motion as the couples sped around the track.

Participants compared marriage to racing, saying a relationship is like a track you keep driving on and that once you get in the car you must stay put, with safety and steady teamwork coming first. The metaphor turned the wedding into a light-hearted life lesson.

The celebration took place at the Guangzhou Conghua International Circuit, which offers international-standard racing facilities and a range of cultural-tourism services. By combining sport and weddings, organisers say they are making fresh use of venue resources and creating livelier ways to mark the day, letting athletic energy add sweetness to marriage and giving ceremonies a new burst of motion.