In the Foochow culture as in most ethnic Chinese culture, red is for auspicious occasions. Other than that, red is a little too loud for most occasions unless one is very young and beautiful.
I definitely cannot wear red 
For ths week’s post I had to dredge up old pics. This pic was taken during an auspicious occasion. Here you see Mrs Bengbeng being made up. I was shooed out of the room while she was made ready.
Mrs Bengbeng is a very simple woman who never wears make up. So, for her it was a new experience. But it had to be done to suit the occasion.
Voila, the make up is complete I thought of asking the beautician for the same treatment, One look at me, she combed my hair with one brisk stroke and said she could no more. Beyond help I believe she said. She smiled and winked so I don’t know if she meant it 
Have a great weekend every body.
