Chinese New Year also known as Lunar New Year because the dates of celebrations follow the phases of the moon and a important holiday of chinese communities. This celebration became possible of the proclamation declared by President Benigno S. Aquino III, stating that this "is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese-Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people."
In Philippines, chinese new year is a holiday that give both Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities to celebrates their families to get together and reunited.
In chinese culture, visiting the oldest and seniors members of the family is an important part in their tradition. Most family members bring their favorite foods to share it with others, and older members give money or “angpao” to children. Angpao is a red envelope that contains money that is being believed that this is ensure that one has money entering the new year. Also, the most important delicious meals in chinese culture are the tikoy, long noodles, fish, dumplings, and spring rolls for Lunar New Year. The most popular food is the tikoy that also known as glutinous rice cake that represents success, while its stickiness indicates a healthy relationship and bond with the family.
Aside from family traditions, chinese culture also includes street performances. In binondo, the Manila Chinatown , where the dragons and lions dances. That this tradition is believed brings prosperity and good fortune.
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a joyful occasion celebrated by Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines. This holiday emphasizes family reunions, where families gather, share traditional foods like tikoy, and exchange "angpao" for good fortune. The vibrant street performances in Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, featuring dragon and lion dances, add to the festive that symbolize prosperity. This celebration fosters cultural appreciation and honors rich traditions.
References:
Island Pacific Market.Filipino Chinese Traditions for Lunar New Year.Retrieved from https://islandpacificmarket.com/blogs/blogs/filipino-chinese-traditions-for-lunar-new-year/#
Asia Society.Chinese New Year Celebrated in the Philippines.Retrieved from https://asiasociety.org/philippines/chinese-new-year-celebrated-philippines#:~:text=This%20became%20possible%20because%20of,country%20and%20as%20a%20people.%22
Light of Love. Chinese New Year 2025: Regular or Special Holiday?. Retrieved from https://lightoflove.com.ph/2025/01/07/chinese-new-year-holiday-philippines/
Wow! Thank you for instilling knowledge on us about the Chinese New Year. It is really a fun celebration, especially because it commemorates the relationship between Filipinos and Chinese.
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