chinese new year right opening Angpow Packet Envelopes

right opening red envelope

Red envelopes also known as "red packets" "Ang Pow" "laisee" or "Hung-Bao". They are considered extremely auspicious to receive as a gift and even more auspicious if they contain money, which ours do. They are commonly used for Chinese New Year, weddings, birthdays or any other important event.

The illustrations used on the front of a "red envelope" present blessings and good wishes of longevity, prosperity and good health. Through the years, artists have always found new ways to improve the message of good tidings such as carps swimming amongst flowering lotus, the fabled creatures of dragon and phoenix, Chinese zodiac animals depending on the year it will be used, peonies in full bloom, the three immortals, golden pineapples, Buddha's and children. They are actually very beautiful and the varied designs we have seen over the years have been outstanding.