Using Ang Bao to play with pets

I created this page for my Mom. She keeps a pet budgie but never train it with Ang Bao, Lai See or Red packet we call it.

Oh, the pets are so cute, i must let Mom see.

A Simple Ang Bao Flower Corolla Lantern

According to the author of the video, she used 9 red packets or (Ang Pow) to make this simple lantern.

7 Ang Pows to make a circle, then 1 for the top and another 1 for the bottom.

Measurement of the Red packet she used W=8.5cm and L=12cm. She used a string to tie her golden decoration to the Ang Pow lantern that she had made.

What I like about this video is that at its first 1 minute, it demonstrated very clearly how she had folded the red packet and connect them together. 

That was how I folded my red packet for my golden flower corolla lantern

铜线灯笼 Ancient Coin Ang Bao lantern

Found another YouTube video on how to make an "Ancient Coin Lantern" with Red packets (Ang Bao).

We need 16 rectangular Ang Bao envelopes to make this lantern.

I've translated some brief notes, so you can also understand and learn from the video

1- On each red envelope, fold the 4 edges (see 0:17), front view (see 0:20)

2- Select an edge, staple 4 envelopes together, form a "set" (see 0:25)

3 - Make 2 sets, staple the edges and adjust it to form a "coin" (see 0:37)

4 - Please the red envelopes accordingly and staple altogether (see 0:43)

5 - You then see the resulted form. Top View (at 0:52), side view (at 0:55)

6 - Add decorations like roses, paper crane, paper fish and it is done! (see 1:16)

When the wind blows, your lantern will turn round and round. See (1:19)

How NICE! :)))

Giant Red Packet Lantern at Harbourfront Centre in January 2009

This was a giant Red Packet Lantern made especially for Chinese New Year 2009. It was on display at Harbourfront Centre during the Chinese New Year 2009 period.

We took these during January 2009.

According to the notice, it was Singapore’s Largest Hongbao Lantern Ever Made.

Some facts about this lantern:
- Measured 20 feet tall and 9 feet wide
- Consisted of 9 layers
- Made of 14999 pieces of Hongbao (Red Packets)
- 300 bottles of glue used
- 40 boxes of staples used
- Weighed 200Kg
- 4 months to produce

How to Make a Goldfish with Red Packets 红包金鱼

Ang Bao Goldfish is another auspicious item the Chinese loves to decorate their house with during Chinese New Year. It symbolises with the chinese phrase "年年有余", meaning having abundance or left over profit every year.

Here is a video I found on YouTube on how to make a goldfish using only 6 red packets and only 2 folding methods.

Never mind the video is spoken in Cantonese, I have translated the important things to note below, read my notes and follow what the demonstrator does in the video, you'll be able to make a beautiful goldfish with just 6 red packets for yourself.

Notes:
The 1st folding method
At 0:23, when you fold the edges leave a little gap from the center grid line.
At 0:35, fold the edges fully to the centre grid line for the other side.
At 0:45, a complete folded red packet, make 3 with this 1st folding method.

At 0:49, the video demonstrated the 2nd folding method, use 3 red packets to form a fish tail.
At 1:47, pick the side when you leave a gap to staple. This would be the fish mouth.
At 2:20, do not cut on the grid line with your scissor, leave a little space. You'd need 4 pieces of triangles to make the fins at 3:42

The Lantern Festival 元宵节 (yuan xiao jie)

The 15th day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar (正月十五) is a full moon called “元宵节”yuan xiao jie, also known as the “Lantern Festival” because of the old practice of having colourful lantern displays, dating back to the Tang dynasty. Some people would play an old Chinese game “猜灯谜” where riddles or questions pertaining to Chinese words, phrases or historical personalities are pasted on the lanterns. It reveals how knowledgeable you are to solve those riddles & questions. And because the full moon is associated with romance & matrimony, “元宵节”yuan xiao jie also has a special significance for those in love. Some also named “元宵节”yuan xiao jie  to be the “Oriental Valentine’s Day” （东方情人节）.

What is Chinese New Year?

In Singapore, the Chinese or Lunar New Year is also known as “春节” Chun Jie, literally meaning “Spring Festival”. It started on the 1st day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar (正月初一)

“春节” Chun Jie symbolizes the beginning of the year, another fresh start to growth & vitality in the world of nature, and heralds fresh hopes for happiness & prosperity.

Traditionally, “春节” Chun Jie is celebrated over a period of 15 days, from the 1st day of the 1st month to the 15th day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar.