Good Morning guys 
We are at the main entrance of the temple now. This beautiful gate are painted in red with bronze decoration.
Red colored door are very popular amongst Chinese culture. Wonder is there meaning behind the red color on the door or gate?
We know that in the past, when land and sea are the only options of travelling, merchants from the east meets the west at the famous route called “Silk Road.” While they trade merchandise and exotic spices, they also trade culture and story.
One of the famous story comes from the glorious civilization on that era, Egypt.
The Chinese heard the story about how the children of Israel, being protected from Angel of Death which slained thousands of first-born in the land of Egypt. How they are protected? By applying the blood of a Lamb on the door of the house. As the story only travels from mouth to mouth, it became slightly distorted, but the meaning remains the same. Blood or red color on the door post for protection from harm.
Red is a very auspicious color for Chinese. It signifies Sacrifice, New Hope, Protection and Life.
by flyingbeagle
Beautiful photos, and interesting information!
i agree.. red is a color that has a very rich history..
nice shot of the red door. you captured the red wonderfully.
Those shots are awesome!
When I see Red these few days, I’ll say Happy Chinese New Year..
It`s a very interesting and new information about chinese cultue for me. In Germany the most doors are only white or brawn, never colored…
Servus and have a nice day
Kvelli
I like my red in the envelope shape!
red for chinese new year means prosperity! Btw, I hv an award for you!
Icy, kikamz, Nicole: Thank you
rainfield: Happy Chinese New Year to you then
Kvelli: Maybe you can start the door revolution in Germany! Paint your door with bright color!
Lin: Please come here, I will give you one
Wenn: Thank you so much!!
That really is an interesting door. And I didn’t know that red in Chinese means protection. That is so great. And wonderful pictures.
I love how you’ve framed that first picture of the door. You really have made it art instead of just a photo!
Marg: Red color plays important part in Chinese culture.
sharkbyte: Thank you for your kind comment sharkie
These photos are very good. I especially like the door knocker. I think I like the story that goes with it even more. I really love stories like that.
I’ve been visiting thru EC for a while but now Im commenting because I’m visiting from harriets comment love and nice to meet you
I think I actually visited you first thru Lin, at duck and wheel maybe?
Tracy
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Harriet
Beautiful door and I’m so glad you told me what red stood for because I always wondered why it was used so frequently.
You know at first glance before I saw the whole pictures, I thought they were chocolates on a red table. Guess I have chocolate on the brain ♥
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I love those pics of the red door. I occasionally see red doors around here and have always loved them. Now I will appreciate them even more.