Red scarf

The red scarf is a symbol of the Young Pioneers. An introduction from the former Soviet Union, the red scarf is revolutionary in essence. All primary students who get a better than average score in study can join the Young Pioneers. At the ceremony, a senior Young Pioneer would help the young to put on the red scarf. The teacher would talk about the glorious tradition of the red scarf, which is a corner of the red flag. Its color symbolizes the blood of numerous revolutionists who gave up their lives for the founding of New China. Many people still remember that teachers would scold those who forgot to put on the red scarf in the morning. When the students gather on the playground for morning exercises, the teachers would check if anyone has forgotten the red scarf.