Prior to Opening New Shop: Signage covered in RED

[Cecil Lee]

I apologize for the quality of the photos, which were taken in April 2020. At that time, phone cameras were not as advanced as they are now.

As RED symbolises auspiciousness. Many shops cover their new signage with either red cloth or red paper prior to the opening of their shop.
These photos were taken today at Singapore's newest North-East shopping icon: NEX.

[Cecil Lee]

Regardless of size, numerous companies conceal their new signage before officially opening for business.

For larger signs, some opt to attach large sheets of red paper, while others may utilize a roll of red fabric.

[Cecil Lee]

Po Si Tan Eating House

Kim Keat Avenue

[Cecil Lee]

Even NTUC FairPrice Express, situated in one of the external retail spaces of Parc Esta Condo, undertakes this [Chinese custom] action before its official opening.

 

[Cecil Lee]

BEWARE OF THIS AGE-OLD FENG SHUI SCAM

No wonder, Feng Shui suffers from a bad reputation, today

Many Feng Shui Masters are a Feng Shui Store. Their core business is not authentic Feng Shui.
But rather making big bucks by selling lots of useless commercial products in the name of Feng Shui.

Please give me a good reason not to buy such products. Here's one:

Okay, the above was written prior to the knowledge of COV-19. Here’s to another reason, why.

Many Feng Shui Masters and their shops are FAKES!

On Saturday, 14 March 2020, a WhatsApp from a past client

P.S. Frankly, I was just being extremely polite. Actually if one got the hint, as the British always say just throw the "bloody" thing away!

ASK! MUST I BUY FROM YOU?

 

When the buying Stops! The selling Can!

 

Yes! Ask: "Must I buy from YOU?"