Design wise, the red packets are the usual red colour and features the Chinese new year greeting gong xi fa cai printed in orange. Overall, it gives off somewhat of a rustic vibe, with ...

A designer of lai see envelopes given out at Lunar New Year talks about adding novelty to them while still satisfying traditionalists.

It is a long-standing Chinese tradition during the Lunar New Year to give out red packets, also known as lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin. Usually handed out in pairs and containing ...

To start things off, they're releasing red packets for the Chinese New Year celebration ... This playful design celebrates the Year of the Snake with an interactive twist. Peel away the snake ...

The gold foil-stamped design also bears the brand’s name ... and flowers provides a lift to the overall look. The red packets are discreet and perfect for gifting beyond Chinese New Year. Signature ...

When it comes to design, there is a preference to blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics. “This means the red packet has to look modern, but still carry Chinese New Year elements and symbolism,” ...

SINGAPORE – I remember, as a kid, looking forward to Chinese New Year because I got new clothes ... it dawned on the older me that the money from those red packets could have been spent more ...