H Li, G Sun, D Li, L Xi, P Zhou, X Li, J Zhang, X Gao. Green Energy & Environment 6 (3), 329-338, 2021. 18: 2021: Vortex dynamics in low-and high-extent polymer drag Care Vietnam Promotes Human Resources Quality (27.08.2022) Company Trip 2022-Play Hard, Even If You Faint, You Must Play (26.08.2022) Nationwide Meeting Of The Taisei Group In VietNam 2022 (06.05.2022) Care Vietnam - Happy Women’s Day (08.03.2022) Filled Of Year - End Party (08.02.2022) Taisei Group - Happy Vietnamese Women Day (22.10.2021) “Li xi” occupies an indispensable part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children, as they will remember the fondest memories about Tet as the beginning of a wonderful year. According to a dictionary published by the Vietnamese Institution of Linguistics, “li xi” means “Giving money to children to welcome the new BAO LI XI - RED ENVELOPE 2021 Di Di TÂN SỬU 2021 Red envelope 2021 Tet Nguyen Dan or Tet is the most important and popular holiday and festival in Vietnam. It is the Vietnamese New Year marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar, a lunisolar calendar. The first day of Tet is reserved for the nuclear family. After the European Union issued a 'yellow card' to Vietnam in 2017, the country was challenged to do more to prevent Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to continue exporting to the EU. (DG-MARE). Most of Vietnamese people understand that to li xi means to wish the recipients good health, good luck, happiness, and success in the new year. So the custom is mostly symbolic. However, when we put money in the mix, troubles ensue. There are chances that receivers of lucky money, or their parents, may think the money is too little. VQ3D. 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. [Table of Contents]What is “Li Xi” or Lucky Money?The origin of “Li Xi” or Lucky MoneyThe meaning of giving “Li Xi” or Lucky Money in New YearHow to give and receive “Li Xi” or Lucky Money? “Li Xi” or Lucky Money in present timeFinal LinesWhat 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. Last updated on 2022-07-03 060041. 1. Children. 2. Last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival. 3. 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. 4. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs. 5. To welcome their new giúp mọi người biết câu trả lời này thế nào?starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar5starstarstarstarstar1 vote 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 _________. 13/11/2021 By Madelyn 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 . Which whom is the custom loved mót 2 By whom is the custom loved most? 3 . For how long can the custom be applied? 4 . Why is a red envelope used? 5 . What does the red color signify? 6 . Why do adults give “li xi” to children? The “Li Xi” custom seems to be popular on Tet Holiday in hope of bringing better things in the future. Thus, this kind of giving money has become indispensable in Vietnamese people’s life whenever the Lunar New Year Festival comes. Who Gives Li Xi? Normally on this festival, the elderly compliment their kids for a year older by giving them “lucky money” covered by very nice and small red paper envelops Vietnamese red envelopes because the color of red is believed to symbolize luck and good fortune. The “lucky money” inside is traditionally new brand and low face value. However, it bears wishes for growth and successful study. In Hanoi Capital, Hang Ma Street, one of the 36 old streets in Hanoi Old Quarter, is a place to sell things to keep children’s money, which are mainly created in various shapes of pigs, rats and buffalo and made of clay or metal. Nevertheless, the Chinese zodiac animal that is the “best-seller” is the ones representing the Lunar Calendar for that year. After preparing for children a “store for saving money, parents will then teach them spend the present money they have in meaningful ways including buying books for study, contributing to school aids or helping other friends who are in difficulties. Up to now, the living conditions of Vietnamese people have had much improvement. Thus, although the “Li Xi” – lucky money giving custom sometimes tends to be commercialized, it is still believed to preserve its means of bringing joy and luck for all people. If foreigners have chance to travel to Vietnam right on Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival Tet Holiday, remember to bring some red envelops with lucky money to “Li Xi” for kids of your friends when you are invited to come to their house on the days of Tet Festival. Most Popular Vietnamese Silk Painting Vietnamese Wedding Ceremony Tradition “Banh Chung” Chung Cake – The Soul of Vietnamese New Year! Mid-autumn Festival in Vietnam Full Moon Festive Vietnamese Traditional Family Values!

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