“I’ve always looked forward for Chinese New Year because as a kid, that’s the only income I’ll ever get from my parents. You know, who doesn’t love receiving all the moolahs (money)?
The first time I received my ang pow was during my primary school years. My neighbors would usually host grand parties every Chinese New Year so that’s when they give ang pows. Of course, I was happy to receive money.
But I personally don’t mind not celebrating Chinese New Year. It involves a lot of work when you’re hosting a grand party. I’d say it would be more of a burden than celebrating it. It wouldn’t be as fun, lah. So, I prefer going out with my family for dinner during Chinese New Year.
So, there are different types of ang pow. From what I know, the amount of money given depends on who is giving you ang pows. For example, my parents give me around RM50 to me. But usually, the immediate family will give more.
However, if you attend open houses and you meet some aunties or random strangers, then the ang pows will have RM2. Plus, I don’t think the adults feel much of a burden because this has been the practice during Chinese New Year, and, whenever a child receives ang pows, they always have a bright smile on their faces.
I also have an aunt who has never been married. So, we give her ang pows too, which generally carries a few hundred (in amount). But in general, ang pows are given by adults or married couples with or without kids.
I would give out ang pows to children during Chinese New Year when I grow up. I think giving ang pows, in a way, teach children how to manage their money from a young age and that’s a good way to teach them.”
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