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 If you’re planning to spend Lunar New Year or enjoy a relaxing weekend in Binondo, here are some activities and experiences you might want to include in your bucket list for the ultimate Chinatown experience. Chinatown Museum (Photo from Lucky Chinatown Mall/Facebook) Learn the history of Binondo When to visit Binondo for the CNY: Check the lunar calendar for the exact date of Chinese New Year as it changes each year. Many people visit Binondo during the Chinese New Year proper, but if you prefer lesser crowd, visit a few days before the actual date. Don’t worry, you won’t miss a lot since festivities are held all week long. 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. 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. Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, is gearing up for festivities to celebrate the Year of the Wooden Snake. Don’t miss these festivities in Binondo this Chinese New Year | ABS-CBN Halalan 2025 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. With its rich cultural backdrop and lively atmosphere, Binondo sets the stage for a celebration that combines tradition and modernity. As the Year of the Wood Snake approaches, Hotel Lucky Chinatown is ready to make this Chinese New Year an unforgettable occasion. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this vibrant celebration. Late January or early February marks a widely celebrated holiday in many Asian countries: Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year, an occasion celebrated by m any people in Manila and the Philippines, including the large Filipino-Chinese community that makes up about 20% of the country’s population. begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 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 This contemporary Asian restaurant has nine private dining rooms where guests can exclusively hold lunch or dinner. They also have offerings dubbed "Blessings in Bloom," which guests can enjoy from Jan. 9 to Jan. 29, featuring its special treats, including Prosperity Box, a single layer nian gao (P2,888), Double Happiness, a double layer nian gao (P3,988), Xin Nian Kua Le hamper (P6,888) and 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 Chinese New Year and the Lunar Calendar. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. Maybe you had asked yourself once why there is a celebration of New Year in a different time than what the rest of the world normally has (January 1). Chinese New Year is actually based on the Chinese Lunar calendar that is influenced by the moon and sun. Already a busy street on a regular day, festivities are taken several notches higher in Binondo during the Lunar New Year. All roads lead to Binondo on Lunar New Year | ABS-CBN Halalan 2025 People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Courtesy of Manila Public Information Office. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan has announced that the festivities marking the Chinese New Year on Jan. 29, will officially kick off with the lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Plaza San Lorenzo in Binondo, Manila, on Friday, Jan. 24. Counting down to Chinese New Year? Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila is hosting a “night of revelry and celebration” on Friday, February 9 at 6 pm, with live performances by Maki, Orange The Chinese New Year festivities in Manila drew an estimated three million attendees in Binondo, the Manila local government said. The vibrant events, which ushered in the 'Year of the Wood Snake,' were celebrated with grandeur on Jan. 28 and 29, with Manila's leadership and its residents, especially the Chinese-Filipino community, at the heart It’s almost Chinese New Year and we went to Binondo to check out some restaurants and grocery shops you can visit to celebrate the festivity on Jan 29. PhilSTAR L!fe explored new coffee shop Beanstro, home of Tsinoy food Quik Snack, and viral shop Dong Bei Dumplings, and the famous grocery shop Bee Tin Grocery. Dragon figurines, fortune plants, lanterns, and lucky charms, among other varieties of Chinese items, are now prominently showcased in Binondo, Manila for the celebration of 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
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