• Red is the Chinese national color and represents happiness, beauty, success and good fortune.

  Red is used extensively in everyday life. Red lanterns adorn businesses and residences. Double rows of red "Xi" (happiness) letters are pasted on gates and doors. People wore red during weddings, festivals and other celebratory events. Red envelopes stuffed with money are given as gifts during Chinese New Year.

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In China, number 8 indicates prosperity, wealth, success or social status; while number 2 represents harmony, and number 6 successes.