Description
About this product
Red Envelope Big is a set of 6 large red envelopes from China. A red envelope is called hongbao in Mandarin, lai see in Cantonese and ang pow in Hokkien. It is a gift of money placed inside a decorative red paper pouch.
In Chinese cultures, the colour red stands for energy and good fortune. Traditional red envelopes are often decorated with Chinese calligraphy and symbols.
Usage
Give a red envelope with money as a wish for good luck. This is done on important occasions such as Chinese New Year, birthdays and weddings in China and some other Asian countries.
