Red Knot, Red Lantern, Red QiPao, Red Paper Cut, Red FireCracker, Red Envelope, Red China – China Travel

ecumenicalbuddhism.blogspot.com — It is believed that no country in the world has ever adopted a color in such a thoroughgoing way as China, where red is a symbol that gives color to the soul of the nation. In the past, red stood for dignity and mystery. Even now, we adore the color much more than we love it. It is can be said that 'China Red' is an eternal theme for China, and an essential color for the Chinese people. "China Red" has become a quite popular word, attracting the world's attention.

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Red Knot, Red Lantern, Red QiPao, Red Paper Cut, Red FireCracker, Red Envelope, Red China

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