Why only red bats are considered auspicious

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Dear cecil,
Why only the red bats are considered auspicious and black bats inauspicious. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
It is without doubt that Red is always a colour associated with auspiciousness.
Red is associated with the double happiness symbol (in red), Chinese new year, red fire crackers, red paper envelopes. Red banners over the main entrance of new homes, and during Chinese new year.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why red bats are considered auspicious as compared to black ones.
Even temple doors are in red and many Chinese restaurants have red carpet and red main entrances, and red pillars. Practically, the decor is in auspicious red.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/23/00 2:47:53 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Why only the red bats are
considered auspicious and
black bats inauspicious.
Thanks.