Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 15, 2003 Staff Share Posted February 15, 2003 Dear All,It is a common practise for some Chinese to place a red banner above their main door. The banner (please see a sample in the attached upload) can often have auspicious wordings or simply a plan red banner with tassels at each end.Red symbolises prosperity for the Chinese.In Singapore, nowadays, roughly 1 or 2 out of 10 households hand either a red banner and/or two red lanterns on each side of the main door - for luck.Often, depending on sunlight filtering into the house, some households may change it either yearly or (half-yearly) depending on it's condition. But for sure, before each Lunar New Year, the old one removed and a new banner will surely adorn above the main door - to start a new and prosperous new year.Warmest Regards,Cecil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 13, 2010 Staff Share Posted February 13, 2010 Placement of Auspicious Red banner at a "Wet-market" in Singapore.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 23, 2010 Staff Share Posted July 23, 2010 The frontage of this government housing board flat features several red elements, including two large lanterns, two small lanterns, and one large banner. Images show that many residents in this row of flats burn incense sticks as part of their spiritual practice. As a result, there are blackened areas on the corridor ceiling. Contractors have tried to cover these dark spots with white patches. Repainting the entire ceiling would create a more consistent and tidy appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollychia Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Hi .. can the red banner be also place on top of the back door ( front door have already ), reason I asked is because my back door is facing a big Carpark of a factory that is less than6 meters away . Tks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 17, 2021 Author Staff Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 4:02 PM, Dollychia said: Hi .. can the red banner be also place on top of the back door ( front door have already ), reason I asked is because my back door is facing a big Carpark of a factory that is less than6 meters away . Tks 1. Hanging a red banner is not a strict rule. 2. However, it is a common practice in Hokkien culture to display a banner at the front door. 3. It is rare to see one hung on a back door, and it is almost never done. 4. Still, if the back door serves as the main entrance, then hanging a banner there could be possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted March 29, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hi Master Robert when can take down the red chye Some hang it all year round. There is no fix date. The only time that it must be taken down is that it is badly faded or worn. But if still bright red and looks new, can leave it there and then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted March 29, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted March 29, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 5:37 PM, Cecil Lee said: Hi Master Robert when can take down the red chye Some hang it all year round. There is no fix date. The only time that it must be taken down is that it is badly faded or worn. But if still bright red and looks new, can leave it there and then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 9, 2023 Author Staff Share Posted January 9, 2023 Hi Master Lee , apologies to keep asking you question. - is there any specific measurement for the red cloths to be hang on entrance main door before actual moving date? - besides red cloth, any other things need to hang at main door? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 30, 2023 Author Staff Share Posted July 30, 2023 At coffee shop also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 20, 2024 Author Staff Share Posted January 20, 2024 Oh Dear! Not this RED banner! Source & Credit: BIG OVERSIZED BRA LOL-:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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