li xi is an important part in vietnam

The “Li Xi” custom has changed a little bit to keep up with developing Vietnamese society. However, in old or modern society, “Li Xi” remains as one of the most important customs of Vietnamese people in Lunar New Year. Most importanly, its significant meaning does not lie in the amount of money given but in the hope of the givers for happiness and prosperity for their loved ones in the new year. Li Xi is a very interesting figure because on the one hand, he is typically identified as being a follower of Xi Jinping. He is currently the Guangdong party secretary, but his career did not overlap with Xi Jinping. He never worked in [the Chinese provinces] Fujian, Zhejiang or Shanghai. Bao lì xì thiết kế theo phong cách truyền thống, đậm chất văn hoá Việt Nam. Bao lì xì Greenwood được vẽ độc quyền bởi các hoạ sĩ Việt Nam "Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids. Also known as the new-year holiday, Tet is associated with a variety of traditions and customs, including giving and receiving “lì xì” (or lucky money), which is one of the most typical customs of Vietnamese people. Adults give luckey money for children on Vietnamese New Year Day (thanhnien.vn) harga paket tour padang 4 hari 3 malam. li xi lucky money in vietnamese new year If you ever been to Vietnam during the Vietnamese lunar new year you probably heard about lucky money, or Li Xi as local call it. However, both locals and expat know about it but you probably don’t know well about why Li Xi lucky money is that much important when during the lunar new year, the lucky money probably will have the same value in many different cultures but as in Vietnam, it has been in the history and culture of lunar new year [TET holiday] since ancient time and people and families value it as much as the new year itself. What is Li Xi Lucky Money? Li Xi is the Vietnamese name for the lucky money originated from the ancient traditions in China from the word “Li Shi” which is the direct translation for “being lucky”. In Vietnam, Li Xi is given to younger and children to wish them a better success, health and luck in the new year. Usually Li Xi is being received in a red envelope, the amount of the money is pretty much depending on the person who is giving you the Li Xi, being said, the amount could be anything from VND to as this is just a lucky money and a wish, so for both who give and receive it has the same value and nobody is keen on receiving the greater amount of Li Xi. However, in Feng shui tradition, red envelopes represent a lot of deep and good meanings. For such, it is the symbol of privacy, not inferior than losing, to avoid leading to unnecessary friction. The red color of the red envelope where Li Xi and lucky money is inside representing the color of the mind, auspicious, prosperous throughout the year. In addition, it is also considered the color of hope and luck. People receiving lucky money always believe that these envelopes will bring happiness and fortune throughout the year. Every morning on the 1st of the TET, after getting up early and wearing beautiful clothes, adults and children celebrating New Year, giving longevity and giving lucky money by grandparents and parents to the members of the family. Traditions behind the Lucky Money in Vietnam LHowever, in Vietnam, the lucky money is not only for the Lunar New Year but also for many other occasions, and not just for children. For example, in the marriage, the attendant will give lucky money in an envelope giving it to the newly married couple wishing them luck and success in the life, this has the same value for the birthday and or for the opening of any new business to which friends and family members attend with lucky money. There are a lot of different stories and tales behind the origin of the Li Xi back to the old days, however, in the old days and in East of Sea, there were many demons that often disturb people on the new year eve. As tales says it, on the new year occasion, the god have to go back to heaven at New Year’s Eve to prepare luck and wish for the people. At this time, devils are harassing children specially while they are sleeping causing children to scream make them sleepless, so parents often do not dare to sleep as they should keep wake up to protect the children. Following the above story, there were 8 fairies passing by each house in the new year eve, turned into into coins lying next to the children, their parents packed the coins into a red cloth to ward off the demons. This miracle quickly spread throughout the east, so when the New Year happening, people put money in the red envelope for children, so that they grow up and become healthier, thus becoming the first lucky money. However, whatever your parents and elderly people say it might be also the truth behind the originate and tales of the Li Xi lucky money. Lucky Money in present day In Vietnam, everyone used to keep piggy-bank in their childhood, especially after Tet when children often have a lot of Li Xi from the lucky money they received during the new year, so they are advised by their parents to save them on piggy-bank so that this money can be kept more carefully and used when in need. But the profound implication of this is the desire to educate children to know how to spend money efficiently, without wasting. In the current days, the lucky money is basically given only to the children for good health and good luck. But more and more not only to children but also adults are also considered lucky money as a way to respect and appreciate the elderly peoples. And, in some countries in Asia, such as Japan and China, the older you get, the more of lucky money you expect to receive. Vietnamese people think that lucky money symbolizes the lucky things that we can give to each other, wishing all the peace and happiness in the new year. Usually, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, adults and children alike, dressed in new clothes, prepared to visit elderly and relatives and friends. And perhaps the most expected for everyone is always the lucky money at the beginning of the new year. The Li Xi tradition has always been preserved and really become a fact in Vietnamese culture. The New Year lucky money has existed since ancient times and it has been in the historical books originating from China. New Year lucky money, the Li Xi is a good cultural tradition of Vietnamese and many countries in the Asia, wishing for the best and luck from the first days of the new year. The Li Xi money is not limited to the first day of Tet but can be redeemed during the first three days of the lunar new year, even until the last days of the New Year such as the 9th and 10th. The lucky money is a traditional culture of Vietnamese people that is follow the old tradition, every year, every morning, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the descendants of the family turn to greet each other with the New Year wishes, wishes for life and give gifts or some money to their grandparents and parents. Similarly, when visiting the house on New Year’s Day, you will not forget to give lucky money to your children and grandchildren with the blessings at the beginning of the year, and at the same time receive wishes for good health, luck and prosperity. Li Xi lucky money’s main purpose is the desire to wish each other with health, fun in life and carrier, study better and many other interesting facts. In addition, the Lucky money is a tradition and contain beautiful tales from the past, showing the affection and esteem of everyone for each other. Lucky money is not too much about the value of the money but contains spiritual value with good wishes, hopes that adults send to children. Therefore, adults need to help children appreciate when receiving lucky money from adults, understand the meaning of lucky money, not simply the amount of money that children receive in that envelope. Just as parents of children need to show children how to preserve and use lucky money properly, with practical significance. For adults, it is a joy to witness their children receive their blessing as a Li Xi, a joy to feel the warm affection that family members pass on to each other through lucky money. New Year is not far away, fortune comes from the happiness that every family member feels when giving and receiving Li Xi. Li Xi value after the new year When businesses open after the new year, staff usually receive the Li Xi and lucky money again inside the red envelopes, the business owner wish the staff the best in the career and want them to work wise and earn what they deserve in the new year. Also, businesses send their greeting and new year wishes to their loyal clients through the special Li Xi, a pack of cookie and sometimes flower and candy and a bottle of wine. This is just a tradition and a way to appreciate each-other in the business. However, if you are traveling to Vietnam soon and specially during the new year, it is good to know more about the traditions and cultures through the following Li Xi article and if you are lucky, you can receive the lucky money from your host and or friends and wait, do not forget to give Li xi as well to the youngers and friends as this will be very special gift and something that last long. Luyện tập tổng hợp lý thuyết trắc nghiệm hỏi đáp bài tập sgk Câu hỏi "Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids. Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs. In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new age. 1. By whom is the custom loved most? __________ 2. For how long can the custom be applied? 3. Why is a red envelope used? 4. What does the red color signify? 5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children? TRANSLATE Thankgiving Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate the honor of everything the country offered to their ancestors, who were among the first immigrants to the United States. When they first came to America, they saw that there were enough food and opportunity for everyone. They were even helped by the Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new vegetables, such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes. On Thanksgiving Day, it is traditional to eat a big me...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết Thankgiving Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate the honor of everything the country offered to their ancestors, who were among the first immigrants to the United States. 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And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! But how did this 6 _ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated 7 _ 25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to 8 _ the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them 9 _ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on 10 who don't want to change with the times. Xem chi tiết 1. Read the passage and answer the questions."Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new By whom is the custom loved most?2. For how long can the custom be applied?3. Why is a red envelope used?4. What does the red color signify?5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children?__2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each meaning of Mid-Autumn Day is rather different to that in China, though the Vietnamese also celebrate it by eating mooncakes. In Viet Nam the Mid-Autumn Festival is the happiest day for children, during which parents buy their children various kinds of lanterns and are also various activities held to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Viet Nam. The main activities include worshipping the God of Earth, and carrying carp-shaped a worshipping platform is set up in the yard during Mid-Autumn night, on which mooncakes, fruits, and snacks are laid. Later family members sit to gether to eat the food while appreciating the also a tradition for the Vietnamese to light lanterns during the Mid-Autumn night. It is thought that if people walk at night with a carp lantern in hand, they will be safe from the carp spirit. Now, children hold various kinds of paper lanterns and play in the moonlight, while eating mooncakes during the evening of Mid-Autumn is Vietnamese Mid-Autumn festival different from that of China in? buy children all of these things EXCEPT mooncakesB. carpsC. are the main activities in Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival?A. worshipping the God of EarthB. carrying carp-shaped do children carry a carp lantern?A. To scare the carp Because it is very To enjoy the moonlight word "hold" can be replaced by _. Complete the sentences with the following words. biggest world moon cakes celebration ancestors money made traditional reunion local 1. The of 1000 years of Thang Long was strongly impressive. 2. Quan ho singing has been recognized as a heritage. 3. In Vietnam, Tet is known as an occasion for family . 4. The people often perform a welcome dance when having visitors at the Cham Tower. 5. Vietnamese people often show their respect to their . 6. Tet is the festival in Vietnam. 7. Banh chung is of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and wrapped in green leaves. 8. Spring roll is one of the foods in Vietnam. 9. At Mid-Autumn Festival, children can dance, sing and enjoy . 10. Children often receive lucky during the first days of Tet. 4. Choose the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the sentences. 1. Pizza is a traditional dish. A. Italian B. Italia C. Italis D. Italion 2. Glastonbury Festival is a festival in England. A. modern B. famous C. family D. famulus 3. The Toronto International Film Festival is a film festival each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A. held B. hold C. perform D. shown 4. Festival has gathered millions of people from around the world each year. A. attract B. held C. gathered D. collect 5. Vu Lan Festival is an occasion for showing to parents, ancestors. A. reunion B. soul C. mind D. gratitude 6. On festival days, there are many people coming to land to find the belief, wishing for luck and fortune. A. Buddhist B. Buddhism C. Buddha D. Buddhistic 7. The Yen Tu festival is organized since the 10 th lunar month and for three spring months. A. occurred B. happened C. longed D. lasted 8. According to the M&39;Nong&39;s custom, the New Rice is usually held in the evening. A. occasion B. ceremony C. holiday D. vacation 5. Choose the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the sentences. 1. a lot of troubles of the past year, people tend to forget them and hope for a better upcoming year. A. although B. despite C. even though D. because 2. Tet holiday is for people to visit their relatives and join festivals, everybody needs to well dress. A. therefore B. if C. because D. when 3. Most children love Tet they can also receive lucky money. A. moreover B. while C. because D. therefore 4. Tet is a long holiday. , it is the largest festival in Vietnam. A. therefore B. moreover C. while D. if 5. Long couldn&39;t buy ticket. , he cannot return home for Tet. A. so B. because C. therefore D. if 6. Spring comes, it&39;s also time to celebrate many festivals. A. while B. when C. because D. although 7. We celebrate our traditional festival each year, it&39;s very costly. A. although B. despite C. in spite of D. therefore 8. I was very lucky to participate in the White Nights I was in Russia. A. when B. if C. moreover D. therefore 9. Mai has been living 10 km away from Huong Pagoda, she has never been to Huong Pagoda Festival. A. in spite of B. despite of C. although D. despite 10. the romantic beauty of the land with mountain inside the city, Da Nang attracts a great number of tourists each year. A. although B. if C. thanks to D. because 6. Fill each blank with an appreciate word or phrase in the box. a Passage A ancient landscapes choose terraced ethnic along Many visitors 1 to visit the stone plateau of Ha Giang. There are many beautiful and amazing 2 with the zigzag mountainous path 3 the edges of mountains, the 4 mountainous town beside the market of the people in 5 group in the cloud and fog. Ha Giang is also beautiful for plum and peach flowers blossom as well as the colorful 6 field. b Passage B destination island animals known of beach Phu Quoc is newly 1 as the biggest tourism 2 in Vietnam with the peaceful white sand 3 from North to South along with the 99 mountains and hills and plentiful plants and 4 . Being compared to the sunshine heaven, Phu Quoc is always the perfect 5 for the people who love discovering and experiencing the dreaming beauty 6 the nature. 7. Connect each pair of sentences with an appreciate conjunctive adverb in the box to make compound sentences. however therefore moreover because although when 1. The tickets are very expensive. There are many people buying the tickets. 2. Tet is the greatest festival in Vietnam. Vietnamese people love Tet. 3. Children wear their new clothes on the first days of Tet. They can also receive lucky money. 4. Children like Mid-Autumn Festival very much. They can sing, dance, and eat moon cakes. 5. She isn&39;t a Buddhist. She eats as a vegetarian. 6. She wants to enjoy the Tomatoes Festival in Spain. She is at the age of 20. ______________________________________________________________________ B. READING Shortcomings of Festivals Although there are many interesting things people can get from the festivals, there are also some disadvantage. The first thing is that it is normally very costly to celebrate a festival. Due to the fact that most festivals aim to preserve and develop the traditional cultural heritages, the government is willing to spend a lot of money on this occasion. Besides, during the festival, most people do not work and only spend money on preparing food and buying expensive gifts for their relatives and friends. That&39;s also a reason why it is said that a festival is often costly. The second disadvantage is unsafe during a festival. It is estimated that there are hundred accidents during a festival, particularly road accidents. There are many dangerous festivals like cow-racing, elephant racing which may be very dangerous for people, especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when rushing to join the events, people may also cause other people to get hurt. The last disadvantage is festivals may affect the environment seriously. People tend to throw away waste cans or bottles after a festival. Furthermore, trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the participants. Noise pollution is result from the noise of the performances and the noise from the crowds. 1. Answer the following questions. 1. How many disadvantages are there in the above passage? 2. What is the purpose of most festivals? 3. Do people often work during a festival? 4. Is there any accident during a festival? 5. Is cow-racing considered to be safe? 2. Read the text again and choose the correct answers. 1. It is cheap to hold a festival. A. True B. False 2. The government is willing to take a lot of money to celebrate a festival. A. True B. False 3. During a festival, people often prepare food and buy expensive gifts for strange people. A. True B. False 4. People may be hurt when they participate in a festival. A. True B. False 5. Environment is seriously affected by a festival. A. True B. False 6. A festival may cause noise pollution. A. True B. False 3. Choose the correct answers to complete the following letter. The number 0 has been done for you. Dear Thanh, I’m to invite you to a party we are having at the flat next Friday, December 14 th . As you know, it&39;s Mai’s 13 th birthday next week and my birthday next month, 1 we thought we&39;d celebrate together and have a joint party. I can&39;t remember if you know my address or not, but anyway, if you 2 the directions below, you shouldn&39;t get lost. Take the Number 15 bus from the station and 3 at the Star Hotel. Walk down Long Viet Road, past the Dan Chu Cinema, and then take the first turning on the right. That&39;s Le Loi Road. Turn left at the first junction, then go straight past the church as 4 as the next crossroads 5 and our block of flats is the second on the right. Do try and come. Of course you&39;re welcome to bring someone with you if you want to. Look forward to you then! Love, Nga 0. A. writing B. write C. writes D. to write 1. A. too B. but C. because D. so 2. A. to follow B. follow C. following D. follows 3. A. get up B. get by C. get on D. get off 4. A. long B. well C. far D. soon. 5. A. right turn B. to right C. to turn D. turn right 4. Read the letter again and choose the correct answers. 1. They are having a party at the flat next Sunday. A. True B. False 2. It&39;s Mai&39;s 14 th birthday next week. A. True B. False 3. Mai and Thanh&39;d celebrate together and have a joint party. A. True B. False 4. To come to the party, Thanh will take the number 15 bus from the station. A. True B. False 5. According to the direction, after turning right the next crossroad, their blocker flats is the second on the right. A. True B. False C. WRITING 1. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences. 1. marks/ Hungry Festival/ a/ celebration/ great/ time/ of/ superstition/, /and/ for/ living/ the/ dead/ and/ the. 2. The/ believe/ also/ Chinese/ that/ spirits/ purgatory /stuck/ in/ during/ are/ this/ released/ time. 3. preparations/ nearly/ Hungry Ghost Festival/ before/ begin/ the/ a/ week/ the/ onset/ festival/ of. 4. laundry/ Chinese/ hanging/ residents/ avoid/ and/ leaving/ outdoors/ outside/ anything. 5. On/ the/ the/ festival/ 30th night/ of/, the/ the Chinese/ ghosts/ believe/ have/ their fill/ had/ the underworld/ and/ to/ return. 2. Combine two sentences. 1. The bus arrived. We were talking. when 2. We missed the bus. We were so late. because 3. The hare was sleeping. The tortoise was running. while 4. Tam worked very hard. Her stepmother wasn't satisfied. although 5. The festival costs too much money. We won't celebrate the festival. if Every Vietnamese loves and cherishes this custom, especially children, who always expect to receive Li Xi – lucky money on traditional Tet Holiday. Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday in Vietnamese is a typical cultural feature in most of Asian countries, including Vietnam. This is the most important holiday in the year of Vietnamese, associated with a range of traditions and customs, related to praying for good things for the upcoming year. Among them, giving and receiving lucky money during Tet Holiday is one of the most anticipated Tet customs, which has been preserved over time and become indispensable in Vietnamese people’s life whenever the Lunar New Year Festival comes. What is “Li Xi” or Lucky Money? Lucky Money is called “Li Xi” in Vietnamese and originated from the Chinese words “lì shì” which means “lucky”. Traditionally, the Lucky Money is a small amount of money put in a red envelop then is given to children as a wish of luck, health and good things will come to them in the Lunar New Year. The “Lucky Money” inside is traditionally new brand and low face value but symbolizes for growh and success. The origin of “Li Xi” or Lucky Money When and how did the “Li Xi” custome begin? There is no exact answer for these questions but it was widely believed that giving and receiving lucky money was originated from China. A legend says that once upon a time, evil spirits living in tree hollows always wanted to escape and harm children but were prevented by the gods. However, the gods had to come back to heaven to accept new tasks assigned by the Chief God on the New Year’s Eve, the evil spirits went out in the night time and rubbed children’s heads, making them burst into loud screams and get high fever. Therefore, parents had to stay awake all night to take care of their children. At that time, there was an old couple, which finally had a son after a long time of getting married. They were scared of the fact that the evil spirits might harm their son. One day, several gods were passing by the house of this old couple and knew about the story of evil spirits; they helped them to protect their son. They transformed themselves into bronze coins and ask the mother grabbed them inside a piece of red envelop, put it right under the child’s pillow. That night, the evil spirits came to the house but was scared of the twinkle light from the coins and could not harm the baby. The good story was spread quickly everywhere and since then, people started to put some money into a red envelop and gave them to children as a way to express their love for the kids. And this was when the custom of giving lucky money to children started and has been conitued up until now. There was another legend saying the “Li Xi” custom originated in China’s Tang dynasty. After Yang Guifei gave birth to a prince, the King gave the newborn gold and silver in a red cover as a lucky charm to protect him against evils. Even there is not any scientific evidence that “Li Xi” or Lucky Money can bring good luck or not, but surely it creates great happiness to the recipients, whether in the ancient past or in modern times. The meaning of giving “Li Xi” or Lucky Money in New Year When mentioning about “Li Xi”, people often think that is the action of giving money to children to welcome the new age on the first day of Lunar New Year. Even the money inside the red envelop is a small amount, it is considered to bring good fortune to the receiver. The “Li Xi” custom is normally be practiced in three first days, but can even lasts until the 10th day of Tet Holiday. Besides the money, the red envelope itself also has its own meaning. First of all, the money is covered in the envelop as the way to represent the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison. Adults want the children to regard “Li Xi” as their wishes of luck and best things happening to the receivers in the coming new year. In addition, red color is considered as the luckiest color in Asian’s beliefs. That’s the reason why this color can be seen in almost traditional festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck. Therefore, the more “Li Xi” red envelops a person gives or receives, the more flukes he/she will gain during the new coming year. In the past, when living conditions were difficult, adults had to work very hard for enough food, a small “Li Xi” was a great morale boost. Their children considered “Li Xi” in the New Year as their valuable treasures, spent them on only necessary stuffs, which they could hardly have in normal days. Children nowadays are grown up in better conditions with enough food and clothes and entertainment. But that doesn’t lessen the children’s excitement to receive “Li Xi”. Modern parents educate their kids to manage “Li Xi” as their own properties with appropriate manner. Some children only keep a small amount of “Li Xi” to buy toys and give the rest to their parents to pay tuition fees, others give their saving “Li Xi” to charity in the hope of helping poor children. In addition, lucky money is not just given to children, but also to the elders in the family. When grown-up kids give “Li Xi” to their old parents, that’s the way to show their care for the health of the older people in the family. It’s like a precious gift for a family if grandparents and parents are in good health and live longer with children. On the other hand, the elders themselves also feel very happy when receiving lucky money from their kids because that money was earned by their own efforts, which means that their babies have stable jobs to earn their living. How to give and receive “Li Xi” or Lucky Money? In the first three days of Lunar New Year, people wear new and beautiful clothes or even traditional costumes. They visit their relatives and friends’ houses, give them the best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity in the new year. After many wishes, people will give “lì xì” lucky money to children. In the past, “Li Xi” was given just to the children or elders but now it can be sent to anyone, young or old, because people believe that the more “Li Xi” they give out, the more luck they get back. Lucky money is wrapped in red envelopes with New Year’s wishes. Lucky money into the red envelop must be the new notes to show your respect to the receivers because the old currency is often considered as unlucky. Morover, new money in Tet Holiday is regarded as the start of a new year, a start of a new adventure. When receiving “Li Xi”, always use both hands and must avoid opening the envelop immediately to see how much money is put inside as this behavior is very rude in Vietnam culture. As a return to the lucky money you receive, always sincerely say “thank you” to the givers and don’t forget to give them best wishes, too. “How much “Li Xi” should I put into the red envelop?” is the main concern of the first comers in Vietnam in Lunar New Year and want to practice this interesting custom. Indeed, the amount of money contained in the red envelop depends on the relationship between the giver and the receiver. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Most importantly, the precious value of lucky money is not evaluated by how much money you receive, instead by the wishes that others give you. “Li Xi” or Lucky Money in present time In the past, money inside the red envelop just involved coins. Nowadays, “Li Xi” givers are very fussy about the red envelope and the appearance of the money. People in the middle-aged generation put current VND in the “Li Xi” as a practical gift, which is in circulation. Younger people have a different view of “Li Xi” so they select the lucky money that has not been spent right away but kept as an amulet of luck by the receivers. Some choose 10,000 VND cotton notes as it is called “the queen of paper notes” due to its red color and nice design. Others prefer foreign currency with small notes such as 1 USD or 2 USD. They even carefully choose currency with nice series numbers. The series may have the same last 3, 4 or 5 numbers. The last number can be 68, which sounds like “prosperity” in Chinese. They believe that these kinds of money will bring good luck and happiness to recipients. In terms of money value inside “Li Xi”, many people want to put bigger amount rather than the traditional little one. There is a Vietnamese saying that the wealthier people are, the more manners were born. When living conditions are getting better, people become richer and they consider Lucky Money as a tool to show their social status and reputation. Or some people just simply believe that as their lives become better and they want to share with their relatives and friends. Moreover, Lucky Money seems a good way for them to express their kindness. Final Lines The “Li Xi” custom has changed a little bit to keep up with developing Vietnamese society. However, in old or modern society, “Li Xi” remains as one of the most important customs of Vietnamese people in Lunar New Year. Most importanly, its significant meaning does not lie in the amount of money given but in the hope of the givers for happiness and prosperity for their loved ones in the new year. Don’t hesitate to plan your next adventure to Vietnam right at the time of our Tet Holiday. Travel Vietnam’s friendly tour guides will help you understand more about “Li Xi” as well as many other interesting customs of Vietnamese people during our New Year occasion.

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