The Significance of Red in Chinese Culture
The color red represents a complex number of meanings in Chinese culture, depending strongly on the context in which it is used. It always carries a positive message, whether it refers to loyalty and honor or luck and happiness.
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Function
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A red Chinese knot symbolizes love and harmony. It can be used to decorate clothing or to mark a reunion.
History
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Red lanterns have been symbolic of China itself for centuries. Outside of homes, the lanterns remain a common decoration meant to denote happiness and to ward off evil spirits.
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Fun Fact
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Red is the chosen color for Chinese weddings, embodying the hope for fertility, passion and success.
Benefits
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Chinese New Year's gifts of money are given in red envelopes (hong bao). These red gifts chiefly represent luck and good fortune.
Effects
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Red firecrackers are ignited for their loud noise (intended to drive away evil spirits) and for their color, meant to bring good luck.
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