Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Traditional festivals - Why do people in China like red?

Why do people in China like red?

The first reason: red represents happiness.

In the eyes of China people, red means good luck. Where there is red, there is better.

For example, during the Chinese New Year, couplets are all red. In the past, when she got married, the woman wore red.

My aunt wore red when she got married, because she was still in a remote rural area and couldn't wear a white wedding dress. Now, in pursuit of beauty, she wears white.

But in rural areas, red is still dominant.

The second reason: red gives people a bright feeling.

This is a visual feeling, no matter where you are, you will find it when you see red, so no matter where you need a hint, people will think of red first.

Red is the color of revolution. The five-star red flag is red, representing the blood of the revolution.

Red represents celebration. For example, during festivals, people will buy firecrackers. It's red, too, but it's forbidden to set off firecrackers in cities now.

However, in remote areas, such as rural areas, red lanterns are still hung and red firecrackers are bought to set off during the New Year in China.

This practice has been popular for a long time and has gradually become a red cultural atmosphere.