Panda Express hands out Red Envelopes with special coupons, for the Lunar New Year

Panda Express is celebrating the Lunar New Year by giving you a chance to give a “red envelope” to a friend. Panda Express has taken part in this tradition for almost 40 years.

In 2022, Panda Express will hand out over a million red envelopes.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

On February 1st, 2022, customers can stop by and pick up a red envelope filled with good fortune at participating locations. No purchase necessary to pick up an envelope.

The special envelope includes two coupons — one for $5 off a Family Meal and another for a FREE 22-oz. fountain drink. (There is no additional purchase required for the complimentary beverage.) In addition, the envelope includes a collectible fortune card inspired by Panda Express’ signature lucky dishes. Each coupon expires April 1.

The popular restaurant’s customizable Family Meal helps customers come together to experience their own combination of Lunar New Year dishes and personal favorites. From orange chicken (orange for prosperity) to honey walnut shrimp (representing happiness), chow mein (symbolizing longevity) and egg rolls (resembling wealth), there are countless ways to ensure everyone at the celebration is happy.

There is a limit of one coupon per person, per visit. Each single-use coupon must be presented in-restaurant upon redemption. The coupons are only valid at participating locations, while supplies last.

This content was originally on Living on the Cheap and is used with permission.

Some Fun Facts about the Lunar New Year Red Envelope

• The red color symbolizes good luck and prosperity in many East Asian cultures.
• The red envelope is called hóngbāo.
• Red envelopes are given to children, friends, family, colleagues and relatives.
• Only clean, crisp notes should be put into a red envelope. There are often long lines at banks as people line up to exchange their old bills for new ones.
• These days many people exchange digital red envelopes instead, with money that can be transferred to the recipients accounts, via their smartphones.
• It’s bad luck to give any denomination that includes the number 4, but good luck to include the number 8.
• Traditionally children kneel to receive their red envelope from older family members.
• Red envelopes are given and received with both hands.
• Red envelopes are not opened in the presence of the giver.

 

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