Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts

Monday, December 17, 2012

China - White

In China, the colour white is associated with death/mourning. It is best to avoid sending invitations or flowers in white, money in a white envelopes are called 'pak kum' usually given to the family of the deceased to help with the funeral cost.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

China - Ghost

In China, it is believed that whan a baby cries for no reason or when the is no one in the room, a ghost is believed to be present and the baby saw it.

Friday, March 16, 2012

China - Turtle

Turtles symbolize longevity in China, however it is believed that keeping them in a cage or treating them as pet will bring bad luck as it will slows down your business.

Monday, January 23, 2012

China - Dragon

In China, the Dragon is always becomes an important part of their lifestyle. It is believed that for a newlyweds couple to have good luck and a baby boy, a boy, preferably born on chinese Dragon year must roll over their matrimonial bed.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

China - Long Noodles

In China, it is believed that eating Noodles especially a long noodle will bring you long life. Long noodles indicate the longevity in China, during special occasion such as celebrating someone's birthday or during the New Year or the Chinese New Year, eating long noodles is said will bring good luck in extending your lifespan.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

China - New Year

During Chinese New Year, it is believed that you have to avoid greeting someone in their bedroom, it's considered bad luck. Usually, in order to celebrate the new year in good luck, the elderly and sick family members will be moved from their bedroom to the living room on that particular day.

Friday, January 29, 2010

China - New Year

It is believed by Chinese that one should not cry on the Chinese New Year's Day to avoid unfortunate events to the person all year round which will cause them to cry.

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