Sawatdii ka,
One of the important festivals in Thailand is coming up soon, Chinese New Year. (Wan trut jiin) วันตรุษจีน
Every year, many people in Thailand with Chinese ancestors, celebrate the Chinese New Year with elaborate ceremonies. This year which is the year of the rabbit starts on February 3, 2011.
It is the tradition that every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes to make way
for good incoming luck. On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Food will include such items as pork, ducks, chicken and sweet delicacies. The family will end the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year.
Lucky money are typically given to the unmarried by the married; most of whom are children in red envelopes (Ang Pao: อั่งเปา). It is also traditional to put brand new notes inside red envelopes.
In many areas the highlight of the festival is the dragon dance. The dragon—which might stretch a hundred feet long—is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo. Traditionally the dragon is held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the colorful beast through the streets.
How come my grandma never do envelope -.-# only go to the temple and ask for bingo money. maybe she hid it from my mom and aunt and uncle after moving to America ??
Brand new notes eh?
I’d prefer slightly used gold!
Lucky money Ang Pao – sounds great! China town looks busy with full of people in the picture. Well, very nice detail and explanation of Chinese New Year in Thailand you got here.
Sawatdii ka Justin,
Thank you for visitting my site. Children love Ang Pao as well as adult:)
Best regards,
Mod