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Today, Chinese New Year celebrations in the Philippines reflect a harmonious blend of Chinese and Filipino customs. Some of the most iconic practices include: Dragon and Lion Dances: A staple of Chinese New Year festivities, these performances are believed to chase away evil spirits and bring good luck. In the Philippines, these dances are not The Golden Fruit Tray, filled with a variety of fruits symbolizing luck and prosperity, is a staple decoration during Chinese New Year in Filipino-Chinese households. Each fruit holds significant meaning – with oranges representing wealth, apples symbolizing peace, and grapes signifying fertility. At the heart of Chinese New Year celebrations in the Philippines is the importance of family. It’s a time when extended families reunite to honor their elders and share in the joy of the season. The practice of honoring ancestors through offerings and prayers serves as a reminder of the value of family ties and respect for one’s roots. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the Philippines, reflecting the country’s rich multicultural heritage. The Filipino Chinese New Year traditions reflect traditional Chinese culture with a modern Filipino flare. In this article, you’ll learn all about the Philippines during Chinese New Year, the most popular Chinese New Year foods, and some of the history involved in the integration of this holiday into Filipino culture. The most common Filipino practices that come with the Chinese New Year is the giving and eating of tikoy (or nián gāo), the giving of ang pao (red envelopes with money inside them), and the wearing of red-colored clothes. Of course, as with any celebrations in the Philippines, the Chinese New Year is also a celebration of familial ties. Chinese New Year in Binondo. Ahead, the Chinese New Year traditions and superstitions that the Filipinos follow: Sweep Away Bad Energy . Filipinos have adapted the Chinese belief that a clean house before the New Year brings good fortune—it’s a time to sweep away the bad luck of the past year. However, on the day of the Lunar New Year ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide. 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 Chinese New Year 2025, falling on Wednesday, January 29, ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake. This much-anticipated celebration marks the start of a new lunar year and holds deep cultural significance for Chinese communities around the world. In the Philippines, where Chinese traditions have Rooted in a mix of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese influences, this festive time is a joyful occasion that unites families and communities. Here’s a glimpse into the heart of a Filipino New Year celebration. Philippines - January 29, 2025 Festive celebrations marked the arrival of the Year of the Snake, as the Chinese-Filipino communities of Manila welcomed the Lunar New Year on Wednesday with Most Pinoy Chinese know it’s the time of the year when their friends ask them for Tikoy after greeting them with “Kong Hei Fat Choi.” This just shows that Chinese New Year is looked forward to by Filipinos. But beyond Tikoy preparation, Filipinos have more nuanced traditions as they celebrate Chinese New Year. Photo from Newsweek. Color Red Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines celebrate Lunar New Year every year in hope of attracting prosperity, closer family ties and peace. Most Filipino-Chinese families usually clean their homes thoroughly, prepare lucky money in red envelopes, serve sweet foods and display various food and fruits on a table, which is believed to In Chinese, "fish" (鱼 Yú /yoo/) sounds like 'surplus'. Fish is a traditional Chinese New Year dish on the Chinese New Year dinner menu. Chinese people always like to have a surplus at the end of the year, because they think if they have managed to save something at the end of the year, then they can make more in the next year. Chinese New Year preparation LOOK: Therry Sicat works on the dragon heads and costumes for the Philippine Binondo Phoenix Dragon and Lion Dance Group, a dance group he formed with his brothers, a Red lanterns are put up along Magallanes Street in downtown Cebu City in preparation for the city’s holding of a Red Lantern Festival on Jan. 21 to welcome and celebrate the Chinese New Year The declaration honors the importance of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is celebrated not only by Chinese communities in the Philippines but also by Filipinos nationwide. The holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the cultural and historical contributions of Chinese-Filipinos to the country’s rich traditions. Hi, Earthlings! Chinese New Year 2025 is just a couple weeks away. If you didn’t know it isn’t just a day; it’s a 16-day marathon of festivities, family, and all-around good vibes. It kicks off on Chinese New Year’s Eve (January 28, 2025) and wraps up with the Lantern Festival (February As the Chinese New Year approaches on Jan. 29, most of the people are looking for ways to usher in good fortune and positive energy for the upcoming year. During the Lunar New Year Lunch hosted by New World Hotel, Feng Shui expert Patrick Fernandez from the Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony shares practical advice on what to do—and what to avoid
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