What does it mean to put five-color paper in the corner of the wall for a wedding?

In the traditional Chinese custom, newlyweds will put five-color paper on the corner of the wedding room. This custom originates from ancient folk beliefs and customs and symbolizes the blessing and protection of the newlyweds.

Five-color paper means paper in five different colors, usually red, yellow, blue, green and white. Each color has a specific meaning:

- Red represents joy and happiness and is often associated with celebrations in Chinese culture.

- Yellow symbolizes light, wealth and prosperity.

- Blue represents peace and serenity and signifies blessings to the newlyweds.

- Green symbolizes growth and vitality.

- White represents purity and peace.

Pasted in the corners of the wedding room, the five-colored paper can bring good luck and auspiciousness to the newlyweds. It also has the implication of protecting the relationship between husband and wife and family unity.

While this custom is not as common in modern times as it used to be, there are still people who choose to follow this tradition and place the five-colored paper as a decoration in the wedding room to express their good wishes for the newlyweds' life.