SDR (Sampul Duit Raya / Raya Packet)
SDR (Sampul Duit Raya / Raya Packet)
This is a whole new collection altogether which I have picked up from the senior collectors in Malaysia. These beautiful packets are printed for the Malay New Year and is getting more popular among the Chinese red packet collectors. The best part about collecting SDR is that they can be combined with CNY and/or Deepavali to make another beautiful collection known as 2P / 3P where "P" stands for "Perayaan" in malay language means "festival". I don't have as many but I do try to get the ones that are worth to showcase. My journey began in 2016 and continues hereon...
For the rest of the other SDRs please click on my FB album link here or check out the Multi Festive 3P/2P Collection here
For the rest of the other SDRs please click on my FB album link here or check out the Multi Festive 3P/2P Collection here
Leading the way in 2017 are none other than the ever so popular Deutsche Bank with 2 versions, one silver and the other gold which I am still hunting; Soft and elegant whereas their 2016 Raya is a pair of die cut floral that is also a 2P match with the 2017 CNY phoenix pair. There is no Deepavali packets issued by DB in 2017 but there is one in 2016 which is a lovely feather piece that I have put together with their 2016 CNY maiden pair, not exactly a 2P match but just to show the complete 2016-2017 DB series. ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
Next up is HP PPS Malaysia's first Indigo print 8pc Raya set that is super vibrant both front and back with additional gold embossing on it's flap. These beauties are printed on quality premium paper. Unfortunately their 2017 CNY although using fabric material is just a single design which you can find it in my 2017 CNY album (click here). ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
From 2016 below we have a more lovely 2P match but nothing as stunning as 2017 ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
Another one of my favorite 2P in 2017, Swarovski is looking as classy as ever with those shining little crystals. Although the Raya design has only one crystal as compared to three in it's CNY piece, the green and golden lining is definitely more stunning!
2017 Korea Wallpaper was a hit this year with their 4 different wallpaper background. They advertised their first 1000 giveaway on Facebook and was out of stock within few days. I only got a set when they reprinted another 1000, phew nearly missed the boat! Their CNY design also using the window concept was smaller in size and not as popular as the Raya ones.
2017 Korea Wallpaper was a hit this year with their 4 different wallpaper background. They advertised their first 1000 giveaway on Facebook and was out of stock within few days. I only got a set when they reprinted another 1000, phew nearly missed the boat! Their CNY design also using the window concept was smaller in size and not as popular as the Raya ones.
Check out the 3pcs rooster, monkey and goat set from My Town Shopping Centre which is a new shopping centre in KL early 2017. Love that they used the 3 Chinese zodiac for this Raya set. Next is Pavillion 2P with two handsome roosters paired with a traditional Malay village house and moon-kite, also known as "Wau Bulan" that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan.
And what about Courts Singapore? Both 2016 and 2017 using the same family characters, flaps and color tone featuring their products and appliances. Meaningful, colorful and a joyful set to add to my collection which brings us to the next two sets from Sutera Mall, absolutely adorable 3P garden celebration and Total Pro-pack a beautiful 2P kampung setting. These two were also one of my most hunted sets, both CNY, Raya and Deepavali for Sutera Mall. Just another one of those "love at first sight" designs for me.
And what about Courts Singapore? Both 2016 and 2017 using the same family characters, flaps and color tone featuring their products and appliances. Meaningful, colorful and a joyful set to add to my collection which brings us to the next two sets from Sutera Mall, absolutely adorable 3P garden celebration and Total Pro-pack a beautiful 2P kampung setting. These two were also one of my most hunted sets, both CNY, Raya and Deepavali for Sutera Mall. Just another one of those "love at first sight" designs for me.
2017 Emart Raya and CNY, not exactly a 2P match but still looking pretty cool individually. Furthermore every kampung (village) does have chickens thus still somewhat related (grin). Also on a Kampung theme is from One Morning with their CNY and Raya kampung setting respectively, although the Raya set is not a matching set like the CNY.
Continuing the "big eyes" is a set of 4 family members greetings from Khind with their front flap design while retaining the background inside. Very adorable and catches attention easily. Another set that caught my attention is the charity money packets from SIA. There were so many trying to trade for this set when a collector offered in one of the Chinese angpow FB group. However when they found out that there is no SIA logo printed on the back and was actually self printed for charity purposes by a group of flight attendants 'demand' went to almost zero. I was one of the successful collector to secure a set and decided to proceed knowing that this is not an official money packet set issued by SIA. My reason was simple, they were adorable and were printed for charity anyway.
More adorable big eyes from Sungei Wang and Kobayashi below, both with kampung / village background while the smiley eyes are coming from Listerine and Yakult with their fun loving adorable 2P boy and girl set for their Chinese New Year and Hari Raya.
Colors, colors, Tesco is another 3P full of colors with a happy family for their 5pcs CNY set, a family reunion cum balik kampung set for Hari Raya also 5pcs and a single peacock feather design for Deepavali, all when put together makes one big beautiful family.
Family reunion theme is not only popular for CNY but Raya as well and GDEX did quite a good job with their 2P, although the matching is not as perfect hence the alternate view for the Raya set below; While Deepavali is only a single design, the joyful kids and the traditional elephant that symbolizes wisdom with a matching kolam at the back is just as delightful. Do you know that Kolam, which means “beauty” is a floor drawing made from colored flour, and is used for ornamental design during traditional Indian festivities? In Gujarat and Maharashtra in Northern India, it is known as rangoli.
Tokio Marine "balik kampung" theme is quite a colorful trio with good paper quality too while Paradigm Mall also using the same theme incorporated the comic characters Gila Gila. Toyota 3P only have similar CNY and Raya designs unlike it's Deepavali kolam pair. Paramount Property really hit the kampung feel with their five malay dish recipes, yummmmmy!
More "kampung" designs and both the Raya and CNY from Homesoy delivered a different flavor with cartoons from the Raya ones and a more realistic art painting from CNY. Mister Potato did a 2P this year with their amigos which I kind of like though some collectors don't really feel the same. What do you think? They are colorful and adorable well at least to me...
From the children learning centers we have these lovely 3P for Q-Dees above and Kumon below with it's 8pc set for Deepavali, Raya and CNY making them one of the largest 3P set in 2017. Both Raya and CNY used floral for first four pieces and cartoons for the next four while Deepavali also has the same four cartoony pieces they used the Indian tradition kolam and elephants for the other four. I do love the well thought design and their consistency for all three festivals. Check out their 2016 3P next with lovely motifs of kids, traditional dancers and the heart warming kampung (village) scenery.
Next are two floral sets from AK Avenue (above) and Prudential BSN Takaful (below) which I really love especially the vibrant 5pc set from Prudential BSN. Although not a joining/matching set, the individual design is just as attractive and the only "Wau" (malay kite) design I have in 2017. Another popular set among collectors is definitely the "baju" design and Healthlane Baju Melayu and Cheongsam paired with the Deepavali peacocks are gorgeous in 2016/2017 thereafter they changed to three independent design in 2017/2018.
Next we have a mix of 2016 and 2017. We have AirAsia, Maxis 3P (2016 & 2017), Karangkraf (2016 & 2017), Vive Aamanee Eid, Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (2016 & 2017) , Mercedes Benz 3P (2016 & 2017) Wondermilk (2014-2017), Baiduri Bank Group & ABB 2P (2016 & 2017), Mitsui Outlet Park 2P (2017), One Morning & Pureen (2016), Curve UOB 2P (2016), TNB 3P (2017/2018), Digi 3P (2015-2017), Cadbury 2P, Magic Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre, Prime Supermarket (Singapore), ANZ, The Big Group, Royal Brunei Airlines.
Next we have a mix of 2016 and 2017. We have AirAsia, Maxis 3P (2016 & 2017), Karangkraf (2016 & 2017), Vive Aamanee Eid, Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (2016 & 2017) , Mercedes Benz 3P (2016 & 2017) Wondermilk (2014-2017), Baiduri Bank Group & ABB 2P (2016 & 2017), Mitsui Outlet Park 2P (2017), One Morning & Pureen (2016), Curve UOB 2P (2016), TNB 3P (2017/2018), Digi 3P (2015-2017), Cadbury 2P, Magic Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre, Prime Supermarket (Singapore), ANZ, The Big Group, Royal Brunei Airlines.
Note: Maxis & Healthlane 2018 CNY set both not quite a 3P match hence the 2017 2P.
KIV until their 2018 Deepavali design is available.
KIV until their 2018 Deepavali design is available.
WONDERMILK
(2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
Check out the last 4 years of the money packets form Wondermilk. These packets are meant to be used for all 3 festive therefore there are no written greetings on them. I still like 2014 design the most, what about you?
Here we have another beautiful 3P from 2016, AIA with their three pairs of Chinese, Malay and Indian packets that I absolutely adore because of the colorful multi new year celebration. 2017 on the other hand is less prominent although they continued to give us the consistency in design and layout for the three different festive packets. Personally I prefer the many colors of people and their festive activities compared to a much subtle use of patterns.
AEON Mall 2017 is also looking handsome with their emboss roosters paired with the crescent moon set and finally the colorful rice-kolam designs. Next is the 3P collection from AEON for the last three years; 2015 Raya is my favorite so far follow by 2016 Raya while 2017 I prefer the Deepavali ones. I am hoping that 2018 CNY will have a little more to offer. Citibank gave us a pretty nice 3P in 2015 although their Deepavali was only a single design. 2016 has no 3P matching which is a little unfortunate. It was 2017 that made it all better with their beautiful CNY-Raya floral set & the festival of light pair. |
Click on the following links for my FB 2017 Raya album, FB 2016 Raya album and FB Multifestive album
View the complete red packet albums in facebook by years:
2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG), 2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG),
2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK), 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011,
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s
2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG), 2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG),
2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK), 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011,
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s
For exchange / trade please visit my facebook album. Those available for exchange are noted in the individual red packets description. Happy browsing!