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Today is the second day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, I would like to wish all Chinese have a very HAPPY & PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR!!

This year is the Golden OX Year and it is an important time for all Chinese from all over the world, whether you are living in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China, Indonesia, Thailand, US, UK, Canada and so on, to celebrate Chinese New Year.

One of the time-honoured traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year is to give out the customary “red packet” or “Hong Bao” or “Ang Pow” which is usually a red envelope. What does it contain inside? Well, the “Hong Bao” usually contains cash inside. At times, it may contain lottery ticket as some employers prefer this to giving cash. 

Here is a picture of how the customary “red packet” or “Hong Bao” or “Ang Pow” look like :

You might be curious to know what the amount is like inside the “red packet” or “Hong Bao”. Well, it comes with varying amount of money inside but the value has to be an even number which signifies happiness. 

In fact, the amount of cash within is irrelevant so long as it is an even number because the “red packet” or “Hong Bao” symbolises good luck, auspicious, fortune and so on. The very act of giving a red packet to someone means you are wishing the recipient good luck.

I wish you good luck and good prosperity whether or not you celebrate Chinese New Year. Collect or give out more customary “red packets” or “Hong Bao” or “Ang Pow” in this time-honoured traditions of celebrating the Chinese New Year. Happy holiday!