by Sigrid Salucop
Chinese immigrants from long ago who have decided to stay in the Philippines for the purposes of trade and a better business environment have retained their traditions even when miles away from mainland China.
The Filipino people whose bloodline is of 10% Chinese descent also celebrate the Chinese New Year but usually welcome it with a simpler celebration than the January 1st merrymaking.
The Chinese New Year in the Philippines is an important celebration for the Filipino-Chinese community though. It is celebrated with fireworks at midnight and a sumptuous meal of seafood dishes along with traditional dragon dances and other Chinese customs.
From Laoag City to the southern part of the country, Nian Gao more popularly known as Tikoy is now being sold in preparation for the year of the water dragon.
If you would like to celebrate the Chinese New Year with us, Manny O. Wines and the Manila Hotel will be welcoming the Chinese New Year with a grand festivity at the hotel’s lobby lounge on January 22, 2012. Regular tickets are priced at Php 2, 188.00, premium tickets are priced at Php 3, 188.00. For inquiries, you may contact 527 0011 local 1108.
