According to Chinese tradition, opening these red envelopes, or hong bao, before the new year officially ends on its 15th day – tempting as it may be – may ruin a perfect cycle of celebration ...

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival ... families visit one another and exchange Hong Bao, or red envelopes, containing money. While in the past, the gesture ...

So, our new year will ... of the new year. The loud noises are believed to scare away the mythical beast Nian, which is said to terrorise villages during this time. Hong Bao (红包): Elders ...

OVER the years HSBC has continued its tradition of giving its customers uniquely designed “lai-see” or “hong-bao” packets, which are much sought after during Chinese New Year as a symbol ...

Only entry per participant will be allowed, they added. The quiz for the "2025 Chinese New Year Hong Bao Giveaway" has already begun and participants will be able to participate in it until ...