A Prosperity Basket is a Filipino Chinese New Year tradition where a bowl is filled with symbolic items like rice, coins, paper money, fruits, and charms to invite wealth, abundance, and good fortune for the coming year.
Rice grains – Represent abundance, fertility, and food security.
Coins – Symbolize wealth and financial flow. Often 9 or 12 coins are used.
Paper money – Rolled bills signify financial growth and prosperity.
Red envelopes – A Chinese tradition for luck and blessings.
Fruits – Round fruits like oranges symbolize completeness and continuous prosperity.
Eggs – Represent new beginnings and potential for growth.
Bay leaves – Associated with victory, success, and protection.
Charms – Items like the money frog (jin chan), pineapple (ong lai), or Buddha statues are added for luck
