Almost five years ago, I walked down these corridors to my handsome groom when we wed in this beautiful classical Chinese garden. The place was so stunning, there was no need for any decorations at all. Today, I returned with a friend for some night photography as the place had been decorated in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Red lanterns, called hong denglong in Chinese, are used to adorn gates, streets and anywhere you can hang one up during festivals and any happy occasions in China. They are symbols of brightness, happiness and reunion. They are believed to warn away evil spirits while brightening the mood with the red glow of good luck.
May the red lanterns bring you warmth, happiness, hope and joy for the year ahead!
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