Culture Insider: Taboos in gift-giving

Updated: 2015-02-02 07:00

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6. Gift packages should avoid the colors white and black

Culture Insider: Taboos in gift-giving

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In Chinese culture, black and white are colors associated with funerals or unfortunate things and considered unlucky colors. Therefore, its better to make gift packaging red or other warm colors, symbolizing happiness and harmony.