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

Placement of Auspicious Red banner at a "Wet-market" in Singapore....

The frontage of this government housing board flat is adorned with RED elements, including: -

2 large lanterns -
2 small lanterns -
1 large banner

Several images indicate that many residents in this row of flats burn incense sticks as part of a spiritual practice.

This is why there are "blackened ceiling" areas in the corridor. Contractors have covered these darker spots with white patches.

It would be best if they repaint the entire ceiling to achieve a more consistent look.

 

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 

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. To be honest, the act of hanging a red banner is not set in stone.

2. However, it is a customary practice in Hokkien culture to hang a banner at the front door.

3. It is rare to see one hung on a "back door", or it is simply never done.

4. Nevertheless, if you consider the "back door" as a front door, then it could be a possibility.

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

1 hour ago, 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

 

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?

 

 

At coffee shop also

Oh Dear! 

Not this RED banner!

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