How to Decorate Outdoors for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is an important part of Chinese culture. During this holiday, celebrants gather together to say goodbye to the prior year and hello to the new one. Celebrations of Chinese New Year traditionally feature meaningful color combinations and symbols reflective of the celebrants' wish for a prosperous new year. If planning an outdoor event for the celebration of this holiday, create decorative displays reflective of these common themes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Red streamers
- Red tablecloths
- Gold tablecloths
- Clips
- Paper lanterns
- Paper panels featuring Chinese symbols
- Tape
Instructions
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Hang red streamers about your space. Red is a color decorators use in abundance during this season, as it represents happiness. Suspend these streamers from your deck railing or, if you do not have a deck, hang them from the trees in your yard.
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Cover tables with red and gold linens. Gold, representing wealth, is another popular color during this season, as celebrants believe that the presence of this color can lead to financial happiness in the upcoming year. Stack red and gold tablecloths, choosing a slightly smaller gold cloth to rest atop your red one, or alternate between these two hues when covering your outdoor party tables. To ensure that the wind doesn't blow away the tablecloths, use clips to attach them to the tables.
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Hang paper lanterns from trees. Select rice paper lanterns featuring the same gold and red hues to match your theme. If there is an awning or tent covering your party space, consider hanging these around the perimeter of the tent, as well.
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Suspend paper panels with Chinese symbols from trees. Purchase sheets of parchment printed with Chinese symbols, or create your own using parchment paper and adding Chinese symbols that relate to good fortune with black or red ink. If you are low on tree space or if you want decorations on the house that flanks your party, hang these from the side of the home using double-sided tape or another appropriate adhesive.
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