Superstitions between China and Europe differ in several ways. In China, there are more superstitious practices regarding travel, dress, and work. Colors like red are seen as lucky while black and white can be avoided. Europeans pay less attention to superstitions while traveling and base dress more on occasions rather than color meanings. Both cultures tend to avoid women in certain professions. The divergences are largely due to differences in cultural mindsets, education levels, and societal structures between the agricultural-based traditions of China versus the financial service-based societies of Europe. Superstitions still influence practices in both modern China and Europe.

1. Superstitions between China and Europe 0600 9921- CHAN Pei Yuan, Mandy 0601 6227- MAN Kit Wing, Kit Europe and Asia

3. 1) Lack of knowledge/science e.g. a solar eclipse ( 天狗食日 ) 2) Seeking of security feeling  Bring luck and avoid bad things ( 趨吉避凶 ) 3) Religious influence : ritual Why is there superstition? MAN Kit Wing, Kit

4. China Vs. Europe: Beliefs & behaviors in superstitions CHAN Pei Yuan, Mandy

9. Importance of knowing the differences among different societies -more interaction under globalization environment  MORE Business opportunity e.g. feng shui in the West Chinese fortune telling guides (English version) -Understanding of each others ( avoid conflicts ) MAN Kit Wing, Kit