Tibetan architecture is colourful to an extent almost overwhelming to the first time visitor. Traditional symbolism of colour in Tibetan art and architecture relates each of the five colours: blue, white, red, green and yellow- to one of the five main elements. Blue symbolizes air or space, white symbolizes the Buddha-condition or absolute emptiness, red symbolizes fire, green symbolizes water and yellow symbolizes the earth. Especially white by interpretation symbolizes luck, gentleness, good fortune, and good deeds for the benefit of others. White makes people feel peaceful, clean and beautiful. The colour red symbolizes power, strength, dignity and honour in memory of religious leaders and heroes and consequently is more restricted.
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