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More Than Money

恭喜恭喜我有你

Jade Music Fest presents
the 2026 Lunar New Year Red Music Envelope song

presented by
Jade Music Fest & The Society of We are Canadians Too

What is Red Music Envelope?

Red Music Envelope is a project launched by Jade Music Fest (JMF) that celebrates Lunar New Year by combining the tradition of red envelope gifts with the unifying power of music. 2026 marks the second year of this initiative.

In the fall of 2025, Jade Music Fest in Vancouver hosted a songwriting session led by artist Eunice Keitan. Twelve Asian Canadian singer-songwriters and musicians from across Canada participated, contributing to both the songwriting and recording process. The participating artists include: Caroline Ding, Chinyi C, Dr. Holic, Eunice Keitan, James Tseung, Jacq Teh, Kristin Fung, Shinlok, Sunny Daydream, Violet Ziyi Grace, guitarist Tony Choi, and producer/bassist Dennis Law.

The song begins with “Gong Xi Fa Cai” and explores the question they asked together: “What is wealth?”

JMF is a platform for emerging and established Chinese-language artists to share their passion for creating music connected to their languages and roots. It takes place biannually in Vancouver, Canada and Taipei, Taiwan.

「紅【樂】包」計劃結合傳統喜氣的經典象徵「紅包」與音樂的力量，慶祝農曆新年，凝聚跨文化、跨族裔和跨世代的加拿大社區，並跨越國界散播到世界。

這項計劃由 Jade Music Fest(JMF) 與社區夥伴共同發起，今年是第二年。Jade Music Fest 是一個每年於加拿大溫哥華及台灣台北輪番舉行的音樂節，致力於為新生代華語音樂人提供展現母語創作的平台和機會。

2025 年秋天在溫哥華舉辦的 Jade Music Fest，由藝術家悅基 Eunice Keitan 主持這首歌的創作營。來自加拿大東西岸的 12 位亞裔創作歌手及樂手共同參與，從歌曲創作到錄音製作。參與的藝術家包括：丁銳靈 Caroline Ding、陳群懿 Chinyi C、何博士 Dr. Holic、悅基 Eunice Keitan、蔣以信 James Tseung、鄭寶欣 Jacq Teh、欣欣 Kristin Fung、容智樂 Shinlok、珊妮白日夢 Sunny Daydream、恩紫怡 Violet Ziyi Grace、吉他手 Tony Choi 以及製作人兼貝斯手 Dennis Law。

這首歌從「恭喜發財」出發，他們共同提出了一個問題：「富足到底是什麼？」

Many of us immigrated to Canada with the thought of sharing a fresh start in a new land with our families. The Lunar New Year, a significant celebration across many cultures, invites Canada's diverse communities to join in.

Maple trees planted during the New Year symbolize the bonds between people and this land—a multicultural Lunar New Year with a uniquely Canadian tone.

Enter to Win

Story of
More Than Money

恭喜恭喜我有你

“Gong Xi Fa Cai”

But what does prosperity really mean?

More Than Money is a Lunar New Year collaboration by Jade Music Fest and LunarFest, bringing together 12 Asian-Canadian artists from Vancouver and Toronto. Sung in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and English, the song reminds us that we are already rich — in family, friendships, and the people who walk through life with us.

「恭喜發財」

但有沒有一刻，你發現自己早就什麼都有？

〈恭喜恭喜我有你〉

華語音樂節 Jade Music Fest 與新年藝術節 LunarFest 攜手合作

由12 位加拿大東西岸亞裔音樂人共同打造

用華語、粵語、英語和福建話唱出——

比財富更多的富足。

Artist Quotes

When I think of the Spring Festival, my fondest memories always return to the joy we share with our family. As much as we love money (and yes—countless comedians have already revealed that little secret about us Chinese people), family is ultimately at the heart of this most important traditional festival in our culture.

Caroline Ding

"This was such an inspiring experience. I feel like I've grown more distant from Lunar New Year having been away from family for over a decade, and the experience of writing this with so many talented artists in such a short time touched a core memory for me. Hit me in the feels in a different way (and I love what we came up with)!"

Chinyi C

"I haven’t celebrated Lunar New Year with my family for a few years, so all I can think of is 家和萬事興, wish y’all a warm new year with the important ones."

Dr. Holic

"It was really inspiring feeding off each other’s energy and ideas. Really proud to have been part of this process creating (I hope) an earworm!"

Eunice Keitan

"It was fun working with everyone, and I’ve definitely learnt a lot by seeing the creative work process of other artists and producers."

James Tseung

It was such a joy to write this song with an amazing team of Asian artists. It felt like we were creating a new tradition and finding our own creative way of celebrating the new year. I feel honoured to have been a part of this process and am grateful to all the other artists for sharing their voices and music.

Jacq Teh

“This is the kind of Lunar New Year song I've always dreamed of! The co-writing process was really neat. I've never seen 10 different songwriters work so well together like that.”

Kristin Fung

“I’m thrilled to collaborate with such hardworking and talented artists, and writing lyrics in Cantonese has been an exciting creative journey.”

Shinlok

“Storytelling by building off each other’s ideas and energies is my favourite part of making music. It was a treat to write “Family Fortune” in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English with talented multilingual artists, and making sure everyone shines in their moment!”

Sunny Daydream

“I feel very fortunate to be part of the process and to witness the creation of a New Year song. It was such a fun and memorable experience.”

Tony Choi

“Getting to write this song with everyone in Vancouver during the festival and then record it in Toronto with some of the artists was a super unique connecting experience. Excited to share this joint project with everyone.”

Violet Ziyi

Lyrics

Note: Non-English lyrics are written according to the creator’s language system,
and include Hokkien, Cantonese, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese characters.

註：非英語歌詞的漢字依循創作者的語言書寫系統，
因此含有福建話漢字、粵語漢字、簡體中文及繁體中文。

(Chorus)

If you ask me what matters more than money

(如果你問我什麼比金錢更重要)

It’s easy, I’ll tell you it’s my family

(這其實很簡單我會說是家人)

cuz I got you, and you got me, and we’ll prosper in prosperity

(因為我有你你也有我走向屬於我們的好日子)

but most importantly

(但最重要的是)

Gong xi gong xi gong xi ni

(恭喜恭喜恭喜你)

(Verse 1)

Wanna see you healthy (healthy), wealthy (wealthy)

(想看你健康又富足)

Making the days brighter

(每一天都更亮眼)

Even when skies are grey

(就算天空偶爾灰暗)

I’m wearing red, seeing red, all ang ki ki

(我穿紅看見紅喜氣洋洋)

I wanna see you thriving, flying

(想看你茁壯展翅高飛)

If I was a Tudi Gong Gong

(如果我是土地公公)

I’d give you all my fortune

(就把所有福氣都給你)

You’re wearing red, seeing red, all ang ki ki

(你穿紅看見紅喜氣洋洋)

(Prechorcus)

即使离家千万里

(Even though you’re thousands of miles away from home)

新年祝福在心里

(The good wishes for the new year are within your heart)

家人永远爱着你

(Your family will always love you)

You always have your family

(總有家人相伴)

(Chorus)

If you ask me what matters more than money

(如果你問我什麼比金錢更重要)

It’s easy, I’ll tell you it’s my family

(這其實很簡單我會說是家人)

cuz I got you, and you got me, and we’ll prosper in prosperity

(因為我有你你也有我走向屬於我們的好日子)

but most importantly

(但最重要的是)

Gong xi gong xi gong xi ni

(恭喜恭喜恭喜你)

(Verse 2)

Ask me where we’re going tonight

(問我今晚去哪裡)

I’m gonna meet you with some oranges and wine

(橘子美酒我帶給你)

I say we meet all of our friends for some baijiu

(大家相聚喝白酒)

Let’s forget about the past, and in with the new!

(過去不回頭新年好運到！)

(Verse 3)

I'll bring the snacks you bring the company

(我帶伴手你陪我)

Every year we deck the front door in red and gold

(年年金紅閃門庭)

For the rest of my memory

(回憶裡的每一刻)

You’ll be here with me until we get old

(你都在那陪我到老)

(Prechorcus)

凡人俗氣很膚淺

(Ordinary and shallow)

明白每天都辛酸

(Feeling the struggles every single day)

但每次想真一點

(But every time we try to be real)

Cuz we still got our family

(因為家人一直都在)

(Chorus)

If you ask me what matters more than money

(如果你問我什麼比金錢更重要)

It’s easy, I’ll tell you it’s my family

(這其實很簡單我會說是家人)

cuz I got you, and you got me, and we’ll prosper in prosperity

(因為我有你你也有我走向屬於我們的好日子)

but most importantly

(但最重要的是)

Gong xi gong xi gong xi ni

(恭喜恭喜恭喜你)

(Breakdown)

Push me off of this course

(把我推離這條路)

Sun Leen 3x

(新年)

This love I’ve never had it before

(這份愛我從未擁有過)

Bless me 3x

(祝福我)

Bless me onto this course

(祝福我走上這條路)

Gong xi 3x

(恭喜)

This love I’ve never had it before

(這份愛，我從未擁有過)

Money 3x

(錢)

Sun Leen ×3

(新年)

Bless me ×3

(祝福我)

(Chorus)

If you ask me what matters more than money

(如果你問我什麼比金錢更重要)

It’s easy, I’ll tell you it’s my family

(這其實很簡單我會說是家人)

cuz I got you, and you got me, and we’ll prosper in prosperity

(因為我有你你也有我走向屬於我們的好日子)

but most importantly

(但最重要的是)

Gong xi gong xi gong xi ni

(恭喜恭喜恭喜你)

(Rap Break)

I never leave you alone saying only Kung Hei Faat Choi

(我不會只說恭喜發財)

我祝你闔家平安

(I wish your family peace and light)

龍馬精神仲有無窮嘅愛

(Strong in spirit, hearts open wide, endless love inside)

I never listen to the relatives’ money talk,

(親戚只愛談錢我全都不理)

baby 有你 fortune 都 come along

(Baby, with you here, the fortune come along)

What an honour to be with you

(能和你在一起是我的榮幸)

在這春風季節

(In the spring breeze)

Cuz I don’t want nobody else

(因為這世界我只要你)

幸福就在眼前

(Happiness is right in front of us)

團聚以後利是送曬俾你

(All the red envelopes go to you)

cuz I got everything I want

(有了你我早就什麼都有)

樣樣事要你歡喜

(All I do is for your joy)

Tell Mr. Caishen I will be on my way

(告訴財神，我在路上)

CN Tower to Causeway Bay

(從 CN 塔一路到銅鑼灣)

為了見你越過萬里

(For you, I’d go a thousand miles,)

這一生交托給你

(My life is yours, all the while)

(Chorus)

If you ask me what matters more than money

(如果你問我什麼比金錢更重要)

It’s easy, I’ll tell you it’s my family

(這其實很簡單我會說是家人)

cuz I got you, and you got me, and we’ll prosper in prosperity

(因為我有你你也有我走向屬於我們的好日子)

but most importantly

(但最重要的是)

Gong xi gong xi gong xi ni

(恭喜恭喜恭喜你)

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Pinyin and its meaning 拼音詞彙

**Gong xi (Mandarin: 恭喜): Wishing you happiness/prosperity
**Ang ki ki (Hokkien: 紅記記): Very red
**Tudi Gong Gong (Mandarin: 土地公公): Lord of the Land
**Baijiu (Mandarin: 白酒): White liquor
**Sun Leen (Cantonese: 新年): New Year
**Kung Hei Faat Choi (Cantonese: 恭喜發財): Wishing you wealth and happiness
**Mr. “Caishen” (Cantonese: 財神): God of Wealth

Credits

Artist

Caroline Ding @caroldingruiling
Chinyi C @chinyicmusic
Dennis Law @dennislaw_easyman
Dr. Holic @dr.holic_
Eunice Keitan @eunicekeitan
James Tseung @jamtea_

Jacq Teh @jacqteh
Kristin Fung @kristinfungmusic
Shinlok @shinlok_98
Sunny Daydream @sunnysxc
Tony Choi @namchoigt
Violet Ziyi Grace @violetziyigrace

Producers

Dennis Law

Songwriters

James Tseung, Tony Choi
Jacquline Teh, Kristin Fung
Eunice Keitan, Violet Grace
Chin Yi Chen, Caroline Ding
Sunny Chen, Dr. Holic
Shin Lok

Recording Musician

James Tseung, Tony Choi
Jacquline Teh, Kristin Fung
Eunice Keitan, Violet Grace
Chin Yi Chen, Caroline Ding
Sunny Chen, Dr. Holic
Shin Lok

Mixing Engineer

Dennis Law

Recording Engineer

Dennis Law (Vancouver)
Eunice Keitan (Toronto)

Music Video Director

Ewan Mac
@ewanmac.motionpictures

Community Partners

Sponsors & Partners

About LunarFest

An annual celebration of the Lunar New Year through arts and storytelling. We invite the diverse communities of Canada to join us in creating new traditions to welcome a new year, together!

LunarFest Vancouver is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered on this land, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose cultures and stories inspire us to bring communities together.

More Than Money

恭喜恭喜 我有你

Jade Music Fest presents the 2026 Lunar New Year Red Music Envelope song

What is Red Music Envelope?

Enter to Win

Story ofMore Than Money

恭喜恭喜 我有你

Artist Quotes

Lyrics

Credits

Artist

Producers

Songwriters

Recording Musician

Mixing Engineer

Recording Engineer

Music Video Director

Community Partners

Sponsors & Partners

About LunarFest

恭喜恭喜我有你

Jade Music Fest presents
the 2026 Lunar New Year Red Music Envelope song

Story of
More Than Money

恭喜恭喜我有你