Paper lanterns are more than just decorations; since 250 B.C. they have been signs of births, deaths, social status and approaching danger. The placement and color of lanterns serve as a vital communication link in these tremendously communal residential areas. For example, since red suggest vitality & energy at its maximum state, a red lantern placed outside a doorway tells of a birth or marriage.
Monday, December 24, 2007
From AsianIdeas.com
Posted by Chairman Mom at Monday, December 24, 2007
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