Chinese New Year: A Joyful Celebration

 In the history of the Philippines, Chinese New Year blends with our traditions. Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays for the Filipino-Chinese community. This event is a joyful celebration bringing together Filipino and Chinese communities of all ages; it means bringing families together. As January comes to an end, Chinese New Year is approaching. 

 

Filipinos, reflecting the strong Chinese influence in their culture, celebrate by preparing tikoy and other Chinese foods, consulting feng shui experts, and reading their Chinese horoscopes. In Proclamation No. 295, issued in November 2011, Aquino stated that declaring Chinese New Year a special non-working holiday would allow Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese to celebrate the holiday. In his declaration, Aquino said the celebration of Chinese New Year "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." The Philippines and China are arguing over the West Philippine Sea, but it doesn't change the fact that we are still celebrating Chinese New Year. 

 

In the Philippines, Chinese New Year is a big deal, showing how Filipino and Chinese cultures are mixed together. Even though there are disagreements between the countries, people still celebrate together happily, proving how important this holiday is for everyone.

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