Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2025: A Celebration of Prosperity and Culture Chinese New Year 2025 occurs on January 29, ushering in the Year of the Wood Snake. In the Philippines, the festival is celebrated nationwide, particularly in Chinese-dominated places like Binondo in Manila. Streets are filled with dragon dances, fireworks, and banquets, as families and companies usher in good luck for the coming year. Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year because of strong historical and cultural affinities with the Chinese community. Most customs, such as handing out ang pao (red packets), consuming tikoy, and doing rituals for prosperity, coincide with Filipino beliefs about luck and family harmony. Through the years, the celebration has been a national affair, being enjoyed by individuals of all walks of life. As 2025 draws near, Filipinos will once again celebrate this festive event, merging Chi nese practices with Filipino customs. No matter if it is done ...