Many of you may notice why most Chinese restaurants, temples, and clothing have the color red? Having studied Mandarin for over a year now, red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture. The color red is also associated with prosperity and fortune. 

The color red can oftentimes be used in holidays and other events. One of the more popular events where the color red is most present is that of Chinese New Year. The Lunar New Year in Chinese culture began on January 22nd of this year, and those who celebrate often wear red to promote good fortune for themselves and for their families. In addition to the Lunar New Year, red is also worn for weddings, whereas places such as the United States often wear white for weddings. Chinese culture does also incorporate the color white, but is more used in funeral settings, which will be explained in a different post. For those interested in how to say red in Chinese, it is Ho

 I hope this post has given you a taste of Chinese culture, as this is the first post and all. I will have more things to share here in the near future, so stay tuned for more culture bits. Until then, zaijian 再见！