Ang Baos: how much is enough?
Nice article I read from TheAsianParent.com (Singapore Edition) Ang Baos: how much is enough? by Shelly Sim Filed under Uncategorized It’s that time of the year again to give and receive red packets! Commonly referred to as ‘Ang Baos’ locally, these envelopes containing money gifts are a symbol of good luck and are supposed to ward off evil spirits with their auspicious red colour. While this Chinese tradition has been around for centuries, one tricky question remains for every ang bao giver each year: How much money should be enclosed in each ang bao? This article seeks the traditional and modern customs of ang bao gifting to provide a better idea of how much should be included in your ang baos this year. Customary roots of the Ang Bao The tradition of ang bao giving is carried out by married individuals and elders as a symbol of well wishing and good luck to juniors and unmarried singles. In the old days when marriage takes place at a younger age,...