Why the picture of Emperor and Empress is displayed at home and shop

[muffin_99]

Dear cecil,
Why most chinese people display picture of Emperor and Empress in their homes and shops. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
There is quite a diverse Chinese both in China and many overseas Chinese.
Frankly, so far, I did not recall any or many Chinese displaying a picture of an Emperor and Empress.
In China, it is `illegal' during the Communist period to display such pictures other than leaders like Mao or Chou Eng Lai.
Perhaps, you could have seen pictures of Chinese Gods e.g. God of Wealth. The most popular Gods are the three figures of Fu Lu Shou or Luck, Prosperity and Longevity Gods.
A picture of the three Gods are available under the conference: "Photo Tours with Interest."
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/14/00 2:51:19 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Why most chinese people
display picture of Emperor and
Empress in their homes and
shops. Thanks.