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| Thais Don Pink to Greet the New Year |
| UPDATE : 16 February 2010 |
Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated in red every year, but news of the King's health condition and red shirt movements may turn the celebration in a lighter shade. TAN Network's reporter, Juarawee Kittisilpa, has the story.
Red is typically used for many occasions. It could be used to symbolize anger, passion, or power.
But for Chinese natives, red is the sacred color of life.
Prosperity is the key to the new year as everything must be abundant, whether it is in food, celebrations, or gifts.
According to the Kasikorn Research Institution, Chinese New Year's spending for 2010 is estimated to rise by 3.2 percent to 19 billion baht.
Part of this figure, includes the traditional purchasing of outfits that will be worn specifically during this event. However, this year, Chinese New Year celebrations are going to tone down to something a bit sweeter.
In fact, all Chinese Thais hold great respect to His Majesty the King.
Yet the current political uproars continues to be in the minds of Thais as a main factor influencing the latest trend, as they want to avoid being mistaken as a red-shirt supporter. Chinese experts though say it is simply a preconception that appears to be tagging along with the movement.
In fact Chinese Thais are enthusiastic about wearing bright colors or new clothes to welcome the new year.
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