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As the world's oldest Chinatown, Binondo in Manila is one of the neighborhoods with festivities on Chinese New Year. On January 29, it will come alive with a parade, the popular lion and dragon dance, cultural performances, and food bazaars. Binondo is also home to countless gems, from cool street Complete your Chinese New Year celebration this year and Invite prosperity with a curated collection of auspicious trinkets and delectable Chinese delicacies at the Prosperity Fair at the Atrium of Lucky Chinatown Binondo. This Chinese New Year activity will run from February 1 to 11, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Chinese New Year is also a great time to reflect in the past year and write down your goals and aspirations. Where to stay in Binondo. If you’re planning to stay in Binondo, here are the best hotels. Make sure to book in advance as the hotels easily get filled approaching the Chinese New Year. Red Planet Binondo; Red Doorz Plus at Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the opening of the 2025 Chinese New Year festivities on Friday night with the lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Binondo Square, Manila. In her speech, Lacuna emphasized the significance of Manila Chinatown as a premier tourist destination and its vital role in the city’s heritage. A buyer checks lucky charms for the coming Chinese New Year at Binondo district, said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world, in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Crowds are flocking to Manila’s Chinatown to usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon and experience lively traditional dances on lantern-lit streets with food, lucky charms The Manila Police District reported that a cumulated number of 600,000 people visited Binondo to welcome the Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 21, with 15,000 people visiting as of 12 pm on The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle as dazzling fireworks display bursts into the sky marking the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Manila's Chinatown on Saturday, February 10, 2024. (Photos from Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) Vice Mayor John Marvin Yul Servo-Nieto said that aside from welcoming the Dragon dancers entertain people visiting Chinatown in Ongpin, Binondo Manila on Saturday, January 21, 2023 a day before the Chinese Lunar New Year. Chinese dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth and are believed to bring good luck. A countdown and fireworks display will be held at 12 a.m. on Sunday, January 22 to welcome the Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon which signifies success, intelligence, and honor. (Noel Pabalata/ MANILA BULLETIN) Around one million people are expected to flock to Binondo on Feb. 9 and 10 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Manila Administrator Bernie Ang said on Monday, Feb.5. In a forum by the Binondo, Manila – The world’s oldest Chinatown is set to come alive on January 29, 2025, as Hotel Lucky Chinatown ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake with a spectacular feast and cultural celebration. The event promises a mix of tradition, entertainment, and gastronomy that will delight guests of all ages. Explore the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations in Manila for 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. Discover traditional events, cultural performances, and culinary delights in iconic locations like Binondo, Lucky Chinatown, and luxury resorts. Join the festivities with dragon dances, lion parades, and more! Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, is a vibrant place where Filipino-Chinese and local communities celebrate Chinese New Year with rich traditions and lively events. As the Lunar New Year approached, the streets came alive with colorful decorations, dragon dances and delicious food, all marking the start of a hopeful new year. Chinese New Year countdown was held at Jones Bridge, officially welcoming the year of the wood snake. The Grand Parade, which will go around the Chinatown area in Binondo, was held on Jan. 29. In Quezon City, a major highlight is the grand reopening of QC Chinatown, hosting over 50 food stalls, cultural performances and art installations. MANILA – The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) on Monday advised the public regarding road closures that will be in effect starting Tuesday, in connection with the celebration of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In a traffic advisory, the MPIO said the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge will be - A Chinese New Year celebration in Binondo turned into a tragedy when fire broke out on the 35th floor of a condominium - The incident happened on Wednesday early morning - According to the investigation of the Manila Fire District, two Filipino househelpers died in the fire - Around P4,500,000 was the estimated cost of the destruction Philippines has a diverse culture that been celebrated for many years including Chinese New Year. Nowadays,many Filipinos, especially those with Chinese blood running in their veins,are still celebrating this. This mustn't stop because of our dispute w For the recent Chinese New Year celebrations on January 29, 2025, a special tour was held to explore Binondo Chinatown beyond the usual food tours. The tour, powered by the Ford Territory, aimed to give participants a new way to experience the Year of the Wood Snake by meeting the people of Chinatown and exploring what they have to offer. The Manila City government has warned motorists of heavy traffic in Binondo area amid the parade that will be held Tuesday afternoon in line with the celebration of Chinese New Year. In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office said the parade will held at 2 p.m. The route will be: Manila Post Office; Right to Jones Bridge; Right to The world’s oldest Chinatown is alive now more than ever. Home to more than 20,000 locals, the area is known for its time honoured bistros, neoclassical establishments, and vibrant culture. Here’s the cultural wanderer’s guide to the famed district (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines: The city government of Manila announced that some roads in Binondo will be closed to vehicular traffic due to Chinese New Year festivities that will start on Friday, February 9. The Manila Chinatown Development Council said the New Year countdown will begin at 11:30 p.m.
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