It’s almost time of year again for Chinese New Year gatherings and reunions!
Last year I posted a printable dragon angpow/hongbao, for a colouring in craft activity. This year, my new pattern features birds, with oranges and flowers, and there are two versions available, one with a pink background, and the other blank - if you want to save some printer ink you can print this one and colour it in red or pink with some pencils or markers. The text on this angpow is 大吉大利 - one of the customary new year greetings, da ji da li, which means great luck/ good fortune. The giving of red envelopes/ angpows containing money is a Chinese tradition which dates back centuries, and is customary at special events such as weddings and Chinese New Year gatherings. The colour red is associated with good luck, although sometimes pink and gold envelopes are given also. Traditions vary from family to family, but frequently angpows are given out by married couples, or by the elder members of the family to the younger members. Mandarin oranges are also exchanged. To print out your own angpow to colour in, simply visit this link and enter your email address to receive your free copy.
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