Red is a popular colour in China - it is the colour of the Chinese flag, it is the colour of the lanterns for festivals, it is a colour that brides wear because it is good luck (even if they only wear red shoes with their white bridal gown). Red is important.
Many places have red carpet at the entrance. Carpet? Well, I guess we'd probably call it felt or something. Not "real" carpet.
This red carpet is at the entrance to a museum in Shaoxing, but the photo captures some of the hazards. The "carpet" is applied and held down with wide sticky tape, which often does not do the job properly, so that walking on it one can slide somewhat. It is loose and it is easy to slip.
It is a common sight near entrances to buildings. Especially if they are new - in fact I have seen a whole street covered in this red covering.
Just take care, I suggest.
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