Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival— it's a celebration that symbolizes luck and prosperity as the Chinese welcome another year with open arms to have good fortunes, making room for positivity and new beginnings in their lives. It was being celebrated by Chinese communities around the world and it started during new moon that occurs between January 21 to February 20 but it will only last until the following full moon.
Do you know that the red envelopes, sticky food, fireworks, prosperity ball was rooted in China and the Philippines was being influenced by these kind of culture, trade, and foods. So, we Filipinos also celebrate Chinese New Year and it was started when the Proclamation No. 295 that was issued in November 11. According to Aquino "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."
On the other hand, it's not only about the solidarity but it was because of the way or a time to strengthen the community and family bonds and appreciation for the Chinese Heritage in our country. Also, celebrating this kind of festival, Filipinos enjoy seeing the vibrant decorations along the way, giving and receiving red envelopes or what they call 'ang pao', watching dragon and lion dances that were also those who prepared. By participating in these said activities, it was reflecting the country's multicultural spirit.
Lastly, thousands of Filipinos joined and celebrated Lunar New Year in Binondo, Manila District where it is one of the oldest Chinatown in the world. They honor the 50th anniversary of Chinese-Filipino Diplomatic Relations by having a fireworks display, drone and dragon dances show, parade, and cultural performances that celebrate Chinese-Filipino traditions. Hence, it wasn't an energetic show but it was all about how they renew the longstanding friendship between China and the Philippines.
Reference:
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/30/2417891/thousands-welcome-lunar-new-year-binondo
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