It is no coincidence that during the Lunar New Year, the color red is favored by the Vietnamese as their most beloved hue. Are you curious about why?
Tet Nguyen Dan is the traditional festival of the Vietnamese, celebrated only once a year. This is a time that everyone looks forward to, a chance to relax after a year of hard work, and to gather with family, relatives, and friends. During Tet, everywhere is filled with red couplets, red envelopes, red clothing, and red calendars… as well as flowers like red roses and peach blossoms.
In spring, the color red appears everywhere, from ancestral altars to kitchens, windows, pathways, and garden corners… The color red reflects the homeowner’s psychology, hoping that good fortune will knock on their door. Families can use red in all spaces of their homes, but the decoration must be reasonable to create harmony with other color tones and evoke a cheerful, joyful mood.
It seems that red is highly favored; do you know the reason behind this?
Red is a popular color during Tet Nguyen Dan.
According to Eastern beliefs about Tet, while yellow symbolizes wealth and prosperity, the color red represents warmth and good luck.
The shade of red aligns with the sacred and familial atmosphere of the traditional Tet celebration, as it brings good fortune, wealth, and strength. Thus, during festive occasions, this color is considered to bring peace and joy to everyone.
During Tet, homes are filled with red.
Red appears in families, hoping to bring luck and peace.
Many studies indicate that the color red influences the subconscious of the brain and significantly improves memory compared to other shades. It makes the wearer appear dignified and formal.
In fashion, red symbolizes power and sensuality. It is how women express their allure, through red lipstick and red outfits. At parties, the red hue often stands out and attracts attention.
During the New Year, through the language of fashion, those wearing red clothing often wish for prominence, good fortune, and happiness in the new year.
According to feng shui expert Nguyen Quang Sang: “In feng shui, red belongs to the Fire element, the Li hexagram, corresponds to the South direction, and the representative number is 9, which signifies eternity and permanence. Its deeper origin also symbolizes the dispelling of misfortunes, driving away evil spirits to protect human life and ensure peace.”
Moreover, the color red also symbolizes love, faith, and hope. For this reason, many families celebrating joyous occasions prioritize red when choosing decorations. For couples in love, red represents eternal love. Because of these meanings, during the spring, one can easily see streets adorned with dazzling decorations, shimmering lights, and red couplets, as everyone hopes for a new year filled with good fortune.
