Why Chinese New Year uses red colour??

Indonesia
January 23, 2007 8:15pm CST
Can anybody tell me why cny uses red colour? I know it is auspicious bla bla.., but i'm researching on cny for a project, and i couldn't find any info on the web. and you can also tell me why it is red and gold, not red alone. thanks!
1 response
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
I think it read since its a lucky color in china. It also has something to do with the fire dragon. you can try to research on the symbolism of the dragon it might include info's on the color.
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
thanks annie, i'll try it.