The first lady then sprayed water from a bowl, a gesture that Hsin-yu was no longer the cherished child of her own family and must fulfill the duties of her new family.
The first couple was apparently very happy but also reluctant to part with their daughter. Both of them wished the newlyweds a happy life ahead.
Just before the limousines left the residence, the president picked up a camera and took photos of his daughter.
When the limousines arrived at the Mandarina Crown Hotel at 10:45am, they were greeted by a long string of firecrackers set off by the groom's family.
A boy from the groom's family greeted the bride with two apples in hand, symbolizing well-being, good fortune and sweetness.
After the newlyweds entered their bridal suite, the couple sat side by side on a couch with a pair of the groom's pants on it, which symbolized that the two will share their good times and bad times together. The groom unveiled his bride and kissed her.
The couple then fed each other sweet dumplings for a happy life ahead.
Despite widespread media coverage of the event, the Presidential Office kept a low profile and championed simplicity.
Because of the recent string of typhoons, many activities surrounding the wedding such as press interviews and news conferences were cancelled.
The president donated NT$1.5 million he had planned to give as his daughter's dowry, along with NT$500,000 of Hsin-yu's savings, to victims of Typhoon Nari.
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