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Why did most of Chinese lanterns use red color?

FAQ 2011/02/24 View:2856

Chinese lanterns were used in Chinese traditional festive holiday, people believed that red color can expel evil from their home. In China and many other countries red color is a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity of the family.( On the contrary, if the lanterns were used in the funeral, the color will use white)

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