Chinese candy box

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Chinese candy box
Chinese:	全盒
Literal meaning:	national box
Transliterations Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin: quan2 he2 Yue (Cantonese) - Jyutping: cyun4 hap6 - Yale Romanization: chyun4 haap6

Chinese candy box is a traditional box used during Chinese new year for storing candy and other edible goods. The box usually has a lid; some are more fancy and elaborate than others. It is usually colored with a red or black motif, since traditional candy boxes were laquerware. Due to the higher price of lacquerware, most modern Chinese candy boxes are made of plastic.

[edit] Occasions

The box is generally used for Chinese New Year, though some regional Chinese cultures may use it for other important events such as Chinese marriages.

[edit] Items stored

• Chocolate coins
• Dried candied lotus seed
• Dried candied lotus root
• Melon seed
• Dried candied pineapple
• Dried candied water chestnut
• Dried candied coconut
• Dried candied carrot slices
• Dried candied ginger
• Dried peanuts

[edit] See also

• Lacquerware
• Red envelope