Red means different things to people around the world!
Think Red always means Danger? Think again....
As I looked at this lovely Red flower in our garden, my mind reacted with mixed emotions - the bright Red color indicated 'danger' but the flower looked so pretty! I brought out my trusty Nikon P900 and took a couple of shots, thinking about the significance of Red color. In my travels, I have noticed many perceptions of different colors. I have also noted, in literature I have read from authors around the world, some popular perceptions. Here are a few interesting ones:
In most of the Western world, red is often associated with danger. It is, however, also associated with love, passion, sacrifice, Christmas and power.
In parts of Europe, the color red appears to be also associated with masculinity.
- In Russia, red color has been immortalized as a symbol of Communism.
- In the Celtic region, Red usually symbolizes death and afterlife.
- In China, Red is the color of celebration, good luck, long life and happiness
- In India, red is the color of purity
- In Eastern parts of Asia, it is symbolic of joy and is also a bridal color
- Many African countries associate Red color with death!
- In Nigeria, Red can indicate wealth, vitality or aggression
- In South Africa, for a large section of population, Red is the color of mourning.
Let me stop my monologue on Red now before you start seeing Red!! I will just leave these two images for you to ponder upon:
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Have this positive interpretation even on the warning signs of Red in life!
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Remember - the color of all blood is Red. We are all equal and deserve to be treated equally!