Why should the signboard be covered with red cloth before it can be opened?

Covering part of the name of the store that is about to open with red cloth can achieve two effects: one is to create suspense, and the other is to keep happy.

In principle, the folk significance of the new store name covered with red cloth is similar to that of the bride covered with red hijab. It's all about picking an auspicious day to complete a big event and create a sense of ceremony. In ancient times, the two were really similar. When the new store opened, the whole plaque was covered with red cloth, and then it opened after a burst of firecrackers, which was very grand.

Extended data:

Openness generally refers to the beginning of an economic activity involving the economic field. Opening is generally used for the first working day of production and operation after obtaining the permission of the administrative department for industry and commerce, and after certain preparations and meeting the necessary conditions such as business activities. Or choose the day of the opening ceremony as the official opening (previous production and business activities, or trial operation).

China is a very ancient nation with profound cultural accumulation. When most people in China start a business, they will hold big or small opening ceremonies, such as opening ribbon, lion dancing and picking green flowers.