The Red Envelope Adventure
Tiny feet pattered through the Tet market, a kaleidoscope of celebration unfolding at every turn. Little Minh’s eyes danced with delight as he reached out to touch the golden apricot blossoms, their petals as bright as the morning sun. The air was a thick, sweet perfume of burning sandalwood incense and the earthy, savoury steam rising from giant pots of freshly boiled bánh chưng. Everywhere he looked, crimson silk lanterns swayed like giant berries above his head. He giggled, clutching a velvety red lì xì envelope, feeling the magic of the New Year in every vibrant scent and shimmering colour.
