What is the significance of red paper lantern

[muffin_99]

Dear cecil,
What is the significance of chinese paper lantern? Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
Red is always associated with auspiciousness for the Chinese.
In weddings, a red invitation card is sent out. Some newly wedded couples have a Chinese red double happiness symbol placed in their room. And even their pillow cases are embroided with the double happiness symbol.
Traditional bride wear a red dress with a veil covering their eyes.
Here, one can understand why red lanterns are used in pairs to decorate or line up a walkway. Red in this case, also symbolises auspiciousness.
Contrast this to white or off-site coloured lanterns used during a funeral.
Therefore, colours have a significance.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 12/22/99 1:49:22 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
What is the significance of
chinese paper lantern? Thanks.