8 beautiful hóngbāo to celebrate the year of the rabbit

Happy New Year of the Rabbit! The lunar new year, celebrated primarily by Chinese diasporas and other East Asian cultures, began on Sunday, kicking off 15 days of festivities and customs. The red envelopes are an integral part of these festivities. Inside these envelopes, also known as hóngbāo or lai see, is money. Each lunar new year brands roll out some of the most stunning red packet designs, in all hues of red, symbolizing good luck for the year ahead and a symbol to ward off evil spirits.

Here are 8 lucky beautiful designs of red packets, curated to welcome the year of the rabbit.

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