Singapore a go go
We have just come back from Singapore and it was go go go. We did the food tasting at Raffles and organized the bridesmaid dresses, met with Hannah the wedding planner and caught up with Gladys family and we all had a great time. Gladys was a busy bee. We did have time for a massage though….but no karaoke unfortunately
We have just come back from Singapore and it was go go go. We did the food tasting at Raffles and organized the bridesmaid dresses, met with Hannah the wedding planner and caught up with Gladys family and we all had a great time. Gladys was a busy bee. We did have time for a massage though….but no karaoke unfortunately
Q: I am invited to a Chinese wedding, what gift should I bring for the newlyweds?
A: The most common Chinese wedding gift and the one we would prefer (due to travel) is cash wrapped in red envelope, also named Li Shi money. Check is acceptable, of course.
Q. Why Red….It is all about good fortune
A: It is all about luck and good fortune, Gladys’ Dad helped us pick and the date, no you just can’t go and get married on any old day, it is all about….good fortune, we have already won prizes in two raffles this year and $90 in the lotto. With any marriage good fortune is important for sure….
There are no clear literary sources from which to trace the origin of the red envelope tradition. In China, during the Qing Dynasty, the elderly would thread coins with a red string. The money was called yāsuì qián (traditional Chinese: 壓歲錢压岁钱), meaning "money warding off evil spirits", and was believed to protect the elderly from sickness and death. The yāsuì qián was replaced by red envelopes when printing presses became more common. Red envelopes are also referred to as yāsuì qián.
A: The most common Chinese wedding gift and the one we would prefer (due to travel) is cash wrapped in red envelope, also named Li Shi money. Check is acceptable, of course.
Q. Why Red….It is all about good fortune
A: It is all about luck and good fortune, Gladys’ Dad helped us pick and the date, no you just can’t go and get married on any old day, it is all about….good fortune, we have already won prizes in two raffles this year and $90 in the lotto. With any marriage good fortune is important for sure….
There are no clear literary sources from which to trace the origin of the red envelope tradition. In China, during the Qing Dynasty, the elderly would thread coins with a red string. The money was called yāsuì qián (traditional Chinese: 壓歲錢压岁钱), meaning "money warding off evil spirits", and was believed to protect the elderly from sickness and death. The yāsuì qián was replaced by red envelopes when printing presses became more common. Red envelopes are also referred to as yāsuì qián.
Red Packet
The red packet looks like this with the Chinese character happy for our oversees guest you can buy them at all major book store or the gift shop at you hotel. We don’t really mind you use some other money packet if you prefer to do so.
Chinese Character (Happy)
Q: Can you teach me some auspicious words for congratulations to the newlyweds?
A: Bai Tou Xie Lao, meaning "may you two grow old together, and be each other's companion when your hair are white." Bai Nian Hao Ho, meaning "may you happily together for a hundred years."
Q: Any taboos at a Chinese wedding?
A: Certain people should not attend Chinese wedding, someone whose immediate family member just passed away... However, for the younger generations, these are not considered taboo anymore.
The wedding will take on a western feel with plenty of dancing to complete the evening. So make sure you bring your dancing shoes, the big day is just around the corner.
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