This story of guo nian (meaning “new year”) explains why Chinese hang red decorations in their houses and fill their streets with loud drums, music and firecrackers. Following the triumph at ...

Many people will also clean their homes before festivities begin and will often put up red decorations – a color signifying good fortune in Chinese culture. Every year, the Lunar New Year marks ...

Red decorations are a common sight during Chinese new year. It is a lucky colour in China and billions of “red envelopes” are sent to family and friends each year to mark the occasion.