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Ian Segel

The significance of the colors red & gold in Chinese culture - 0 views

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  • The color of Red in chinese culture usually means good luck. So like the red packet which is given every Chinese New Year, is just a symbol of good luck in the coming Year. So it is not wise for you to wear red color shirts when you attend a funeral. Golden or yellow color is traditionally the color used in imperial service. The golden color symbolizes wealth and also happiness. Red is also a color in Chinese weddings, because in wedding they tend to be happy and by wearing red things, will help the couple who are getting married chasing out the bad luck on the day they're getting married. Red in here means good luck, happiness, joy, and for the couple, this red color is regarded an energy as red symbolize
  • joy, and for the couple, this red color is regarded an energy as red symboliz
  • the Fire element in Chinese metaphysics.
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  • In Chinese New Year, they're a custom that the eldest one gives red envelope to the young one, which means on this happy day, they're welcoming the New Year, and give blessing to the young one. Reds, Oranges and Yellows are warm colors that create warm and excitement. As you can see also, in Chinese New Year, they like to give two oranges for every visitor to give a warm welcome. This Red envelope is also a symbol of prosperity in the house.
  • he color of Red in chinese culture usually means good luck. So like the red packet which is
  • given every Chinese New Year, is just a symbol of good luck in the coming Year. So it is not wise for you to wear red color shirts when you attend a funeral. The golden color symbolize wealth and also happiness. In Chinese Metaphysics, Red symbolized the Fire element (shiny element which can chase out all evil). Golden color or sometimes it can resemble a Yellow color, symbolized the Earth element which is the storage money element (wealth) in Four Pillars of Destiny.
  • Ian Segel on 03 Jan 12
     
    The reason why the red envelopes are gold and red.
Seamus Killian

Chinese Latern Festival - 0 views

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  • Seamus Killian on 02 Jan 12
     
    After you know about What is the Lantern Festival? The Lantern Festival history is a very long time. According to the folk legend, the 15th day in the new year(lunar calendar) has been arosen increasing attention in the Western Han Dynasty
Charlie Kovach

Chinese Lantern Festival Celebrations | Chinese New Year 2012 - 0 views

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    • Charlie Kovach
      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      I found about three popular legends for the origin of the Lantern Festival.
    • Charlie Kovach
      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      However, there are many more than those. 
  • One of the myths of the Lantern Festivals origins is that Emperor Mingdi had a dream of a golden man driving darkness out of the land. Because of the dream, the Buddhist scriptures were found, and the Emperor ordered lanterns to be hung in honor of Buddha, who has the power to bring light to the people.
  • The customs that are practiced for the festival vary greatly depending on the country and region that you are visiting.
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  • There are also variations in the legends that are told about the Lantern Festival, as well. One thing that is the same around the world is the lighting of the lanterns and the presence of dumplings.
  • The Lantern Festival has been a part of New Year’s celebrations in China for many centuries. Some people believe that the festival began during the Han Dynasty,
  • There are other legends and myths about the Lantern Festival and its origins, as well, depending on the region of China that you visit.
Charlie Kovach

Chinese Lantern Festival - 0 views

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      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      This seems to be the most common of all the legends I found.
  • The Lantern festival normally starts around the 15th day after the Chinese New Year.
  • A long time ago, a beautiful crane flew from heaven down to the earth. After it landed down
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  • on earth, the crane was hunted and k
  • on earth, the crane was hunted and killed by an earth villager. The Jade Emperor in Heaven
  • was so angered at a town for killing his favorite crane that he decided to destroy it with a
  • storm of fire. However, a good-hearted fairy heard of this act of vengea
  • nce, and warned the
  • people of the town to light lanterns throughout the town, and explode firecracker on the
  • This would give the village the appearance of being on fire to the Jade Emperor. On the
  • fifteenth lunar day, troops sent down from heaven whose mission was to destroy the village
  • saw that the village was already ablaze, and returned to heaven to report to the Jade
  • Emperor. Satisfied that his crane had already been avenged, the Jade Emperor decided not
  • to destroy the town
  • From that day on, people celebrated the anniversary of their deliverance by carried lanterns
  • of different shapes and colors through the streets on the first full moon of the year,
  • This holiday will feature children showing off some of the most complex and delicate lanterns, lit with real candles inside while walking down the street.
Charlie Kovach

The legend behind China's Lantern Festival -- Learn Chinese - 0 views

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  • The Lantern Festival dates back to legends of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) over 2000 years ago.
  • (206 BC – 220 AD) over 2000 years ago.
  • the Jade Emperor in Heaven was so angered at a town for killing his favorite goose, that he decided to destroy it with a storm of fire. However, a good-hearted fairy heard of this act of vengeance, and warned the people of the town to light lanterns throughout the town on the appointed day. The townsfolk did as they were told, and from the Heavens, it looked as if the village was ablaze. Satisfied that his goose had already been avenged, the Jade Emperor decided not to destroy the town.
  • Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
     
    The legend of the lantern festival that is about the Jade Emperor and his favorite goose. 
Charlie Kovach

Chinese Lantern Festival - what's it all about? | Asia New Zealand Foundation - 0 views

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      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      Yet another variation of the legend
    • Charlie Kovach
      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      Sometimes people even host lantern riddle parties.
Charlie Kovach

Lantern Festival - 0 views

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      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      Most of these are explained in detail on my other links
  • Many lanterns are made to reflect historical Chinese themes, and depict scenes from stories and legends that express traditional values. They are also made to represent the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac and heroic figures. These are only some examples. The variety of lanterns at the Lantern Festival is limitless.
  • The Lantern Festival is also popularly referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day
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  • It is an important practice to eat Tang Yuan during the Lantern Festival because they symbolize family reunion and unity, essential values of the celebration, and their shape is harmonious with the full moon.
  • During the 15 day celebration of the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, people make a fresh start, and set the tone for the upcoming year.
Charlie Kovach

Learn the Origin of Lantern Festival with eChineseOnline - 0 views

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      Charlie Kovach on 02 Jan 12
       
      Here is one variation of the legend
Nicole Flanary

Chinese New Year: Traditions and Customs - Guide to Chinese New Year Traditions and Cus... - 0 views

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  • Nicole Flanary on 02 Jan 12
     
    All the stores shut down, people visit the flower markets, clean, and visit family in the days before the Chinese New Year
Nicole Flanary

Feng Shui and Chinese New Year - What is the Best Way to Celebrate Chinese New Year? - 0 views

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  • Nicole Flanary on 02 Jan 12
     
    Interesting facts about Feng Shui and the Chinese New Year
Nicole Flanary

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  • Nicole Flanary on 02 Jan 12
     
    Modern Prep for a Chinese New Year Party
Sam Levatich

The Takeaway - Lucky Foods for the Chinese New Year - 0 views

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  • Sam Levatich on 24 Dec 11
     
    These are some auspicious recipes for the new year! We should make some in class!
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