Explosion of colour..

DEATH AND MISFORTUNE

(black and grey)

-A black ribbon is hung over deceased's picture.

-Sometimes black is linked with water and is neutral.

-In modern day HK black can be worn as daily clothing, but also used for mouning.



HAPPINESS & CELEBRATION!!
 (red & orange)

-weddings and holidays.

-lucky, 'lucky money' is given in red envelopes.

-healthy, prosperious and joyful.

-red walls, red brides dresses, red lanterns.

HEAVEN & THE EMPEROR

(yellow)

-Freedom.
-Corresponds with Earth= most beautiful colour.
-'Yellow generates Yin & Yang', implies that yellow is the center of everything.
-Often decorates royal palaces, altars and temples.








                      PURITY, DEATH & MOURING
                      (white)

                     -funerals.
                     -white and silver= metal, symbolises purity.
                     -Brightness and fulfillment.

HARMONY

(green)

-Health and harmony.

-Cuckoldry, men wear green hats if their wives have cheated. 

BLUE-GREEN =EARTH =corresponding with wood, represents naure and renewal. Spring and vitality.

BLUE/DARK BLUE =IMMORTALITY =dark blue is for sober occasions.