A Festive Celebration of the Lunar New Year
Chinese New Year is likely the most lively and highly anticipated festival in the Philippines. With heavy Chinese-Filipino influence , the festival is celebrated throughout the nation , most notably in Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world . The streets are lit up with red lanterns, dragon and lion dances, and burning firecrackers, all of which are believed to usher good fortune and chase away evil spirits. Filipino families of all ancestries typically join in the festivities by preparing round fruits, tikoy (sticky rice cake), and other symbolic foods that symbolize good luck . Many Chinese traditions are also observed , such as giving ang pao (red en...
