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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

On 12/22/99 1:49:22 AM, Anonymous wrote:
>Dear Anon (Hidden from Privacy),
>
>What is the significance of
>chinese paper lantern? Thanks.
>