There are two main reasons why the red hood cannot be lifted casually: firstly, for the sake of good luck. Red has the saying of warding off evil, so the red hood can also ward off evil. The second reason is to cover up. In ancient times, unmarried women were basically not allowed to meet unfamiliar men. Women had to maintain a dignified and self disciplined attitude at all times, so when getting married, they had to use a hood to cover their face and couldn't open it casually.
The Importance of Red Cap Head
1. The red cap cannot be lifted halfway
The bride's veil cannot be lifted halfway, and there is a saying that once the veil is lifted, disaster will inevitably arise. That is to say, from the moment the bride puts on the red veil, it should wait until it can be lifted, and lifting it halfway is considered unlucky.
2. The red veil should be lifted by the groom
It is best for the bride's veil to be lifted by the groom, both emotionally and logically. It should not be casually lifted by others, but if there are specific local customs that allow others to lift it, they can also follow the customs. If not, it is still best for the groom to lift it.
3. Lifting the red hood cannot be done by hand
When the groom lifts the veil, he usually cannot use his hands, but instead uses auspicious objects such as jade ruyi or a weighing rod (also known as a happiness scale) to lift the bride's veil, symbolizing a happy marriage and life.