Unity In Diversity

Unity In Diversity: The Filipino Celebrating Chinese New Year

Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year because of strong Chinese influence from years of trade and migration. Many have Chinese roots, but even those who don’t still join the celebration. Families and businesses, especially Filipino-Chinese, follow traditions for luck and prosperity, like wearing red, giving ang pao (red envelopes), lighting fireworks, and eating tikoy and round fruits.

In Binondo, Manila, the streets come alive with dragon and lion dances, temple visits, and festive events. People visit Chinese temples to offer incense and prayers for blessings. Restaurants are packed with families enjoying symbolic dishes such as pancit for long life, dumplings for wealth, and fish for abundance. Many decorate their homes with red lanterns, lucky charms, and paper cutouts featuring Chinese zodiac signs to attract good fortune.Markets are busy with families buying lucky fruits, incense, and charms, while some businesses hold special promotions or sales in line with the holiday. Cleaning the house before the New Year is a common practice to sweep away bad luck and welcome fresh opportunities. Some also avoid negative actions, like arguing or breaking things, to ensure a positive start to the year. Since it is a special holiday, more Filipinos take part, making it not just a Chinese tradition but a nationwide celebration of good fortune, unity, and new beginnings. The event reflects the deep cultural ties between Filipinos and the Chinese, showing how traditions evolve and become part of the country’s diverse heritage.

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