President Chen Shui-bian, left, gives a red envelope to a fan, Hsu Chong-hsin, center, at his home town of Chichuang in Tainan. Hsu was the first one to receive a red envelope from the president, having waited 17 days for the honor. Huang Chin-chuan, right, displays the red envelopes he received over the past three years from Chen.Jan 23, 2004

BY CHANG CHUNG-YI, TAIPEI TIMES