On the first day of the Lunar New Year, there were bursts of gongs and drums from the neighbors' houses, and the atmosphere of celebration was scattered in the air. People gather to enjoy delicious food, but you find that some of them are dressed in red. If you look closely, how do you feel as if you deliberately chose a day with the number of "nine" to wear the red dress?
According to a saying in traditional Chinese culture, you should wear red every ninth day in the Year of the Dragon. So, why do certain six categories of people have to wear red on a certain "nine" day? Let's unravel the mystery.
First of all, it is related to dragons. In Chinese culture, the dragon is seen as a symbol of good fortune, authority, and wealth. And the Year of the Dragon is the most important year in the zodiac because it represents a symbol of imperial power and power. To welcome the Year of the Dragon, wearing red clothing is considered to be a sign of respect and greeting.
In traditional Chinese culture, the number nine is regarded as one of the most auspicious numbers. It is associated with concepts such as "longevity", "eternity", and "blessing". Therefore, choosing a "nine" day in the Year of the Dragon to wear red symbolizes hope for long-term good luck and good fortune.
So, when do you wear red? There are six types of people involved: those who were born in the Year of the Dragon, those who belong to the Dragon, those who marry in the Year of the Dragon, those who start new businesses, those who move to new homes, and those who are married to the same heart.
For those born in the Year of the Dragon, they are considered to be the lucky ones in the Year of the Dragon, so wearing a red dress on the first day of the new year of each year signifies blessings and good luck.
Dragons have a special status, the dragon is the most noble of the 12 zodiac signs, they are considered to have leadership qualities and charisma, therefore, wearing red on each day of the "nine" in the year of the dragon reflects their connection with the dragon, indicating authority and success.
For those who marry in the Year of the Dragon, wearing red clothes represents a symbol of happiness and love. Red is a commonly used color in Chinese weddings, which means warmth and festivity.
People who start new careers wear red to symbolize that they are embracing new opportunities and challenges in the Year of the Dragon, hoping to get off to a good start and success.
When a person moves to a new home, wearing red clothes means starting a new life in the dragon year, hoping for a good start and good luck.
Finally, the wearing of red clothes by the husband and wife means that they run the family together, live in harmony, and bring good luck and blessings to the family.
The tradition of wearing red clothes is not just a simple decoration, but a reflection of identity and connotation. It represents people's yearning and expectation for happiness, good luck, and auspiciousness.
Therefore, 2024 is approaching the Year of the Dragon, if you are a dragon person, born in the Year of the Dragon, you are going to get married, start a business, move or be a husband and wife, then choose a "nine" day to wear a red dress, whether it is the pursuit of wealth or happiness, can add a good blessing to your future.
Let's look forward to the arrival of this special Year of the Dragon, light up our lives with the power of red, and welcome our happiness and auspiciousness!