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A Thousand Whys

Who is the God of Wealth in Chinese folk customs?

24 Jan 2023

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During the Chinese New Year, known as Spring Festival in the country, one of the most popular greetings is 恭喜发财,which translates as ‘Wishing you Prosperity and Wealth’. How did this greeting come about? Who is the Chinese God of Wealth? When do Chinese people welcome this propitious God? What stories are told about this deity? Why do Chinese people give red envelopes during the Spring Festival? This episode brings you all the things you need to know about wealth and the Chinese New Year.

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