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Will my red backpack offend Asians?
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I'm about to backpack all through Asia - China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, etc. I just purchased a heavy-duty backpack that's black and bright red, but now I'm looking at it wondering if this might offend anyone. Do you think a traveler's red backpack might make anyone from any Asian country think you have a particular alliance?
Thanks so much!
Lynn
Thanks so much!
Lynn
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I'm hoping it won't be a problem, but red can be a symbolic color. For instance, it could be representative of China, could cause problems in Taiwan. Conceviably it could represent the flags of Japan or N Korea too. I believe in China red symbolizes good luck - for instance money is given in red packets and brides wear red on their wedding days.
I just thought I'd throw out the question because I've gotten flak for wearing red shirts in Northern Ireland before.
I'm hoping it won't be a problem, but red can be a symbolic color. For instance, it could be representative of China, could cause problems in Taiwan. Conceviably it could represent the flags of Japan or N Korea too. I believe in China red symbolizes good luck - for instance money is given in red packets and brides wear red on their wedding days.
I just thought I'd throw out the question because I've gotten flak for wearing red shirts in Northern Ireland before.
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