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  2. Color in Chinese culture - Wikipedia

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    A hongbao, a red envelope stuffed with money, now frequently red 100 RMB notes, is the usual gift in Chinese communities for Chinese New Year, birthdays, marriages, bribes, and other special occasions. The red color of the packet symbolizes good luck. Red is strictly forbidden at funerals as it is traditionally symbolic of happiness. [12]

  3. Red in culture - Wikipedia

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    Propaganda in China is usually depicted through red culture movement. In Japan, red is a traditional color for a heroic figure. [4] In the Indian subcontinent, red is the traditional color of bridal dresses, and is frequently represented in the media as a symbolic color for married women. [5]

  4. Red thread of fate - Wikipedia

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    The color red in Chinese culture symbolises happiness and it is also prominently featured during Chinese weddings. The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break.

  5. History of red - Wikipedia

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    Red has been an important color in Chinese culture, religion, industry, fashion and court ritual since ancient times. Silk was woven and dyed as early as the Han dynasty (25–220 BC). China had a monopoly on the manufacture of silk until the 6th century AD, when it was introduced into the Byzantine Empire.

  6. 10+ ways to wear red for the Chinese New Year - AOL

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    During the Lunar New Year, it's also customary to wear red. The color red, in Chinese culture, represents luck, happiness and vitality. The color red, in Chinese culture, represents luck ...

  7. Red envelope - Wikipedia

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    A red envelope, red packet, lai see (Chinese: 利是; Cantonese Yale: laih sih), hongbao or ang pau (traditional Chinese: 紅包; simplified Chinese: 红包; pinyin: hóngbāo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: âng-pau) is a gift of money given during holidays or for special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and birthdays. [1]

  8. Cranes in Chinese mythology - Wikipedia

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    In East Asian culture (China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam), the red-crowned crane is a symbol of happiness. good luck, long life, and marital bliss. [ 2 ] Demeanour and temperament

  9. The Lure of Chinese App Red Note - AOL

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    Although Red Note may now be known as the no.1 free app in the U.S., it has since its inception in 2013 been known as a forum that caters to middle-class Chinese users’ niche interests and ...