Chinese New Year is always marked as a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Philippines as a sign of respect to the Chinese communities and traditions.<\/p>\n And while not everyone in the country celebrates it the way Chinese people do, there are a lot of activities around the Metro you might want to try this coming Chinese New Year to experience their culture and tradition! Here, we’ve listed down a few places where you can celebrate Chinese New Year this 2019.<\/p>\n Binondo Manila is also known as the Chinatown of the Philippines.<\/p>\n Chinatown is like a Chinese festival waiting to be explored. Situated as it is in the bosom of the \u201coldest Chinatown in the world\u201d,\u00a0it offers a vast array of restaurants, wellness centers, spas, temples, and other establishments that you and your family can visit. Here are a few of the restaurants you can check out!<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Chinatown: A Hub of History and Culinary Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Chinatown Food Finds: A Guide to Chinese Restaurants in Binondo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Located inside Lucky China Mall, you’ll find Shi Lin<\/strong>, a Cantonese restaurant serving the signature dim sum called Xiao Long Bao<\/strong>. These steamed dumplings are best partnered with soy sauce and vinegar!<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a different cuisine, head onto the third floor and get your Japanese and Korean Cravings at Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku<\/strong>! Enjoy grilled meats and sashimis here.<\/p>\n Going out, just along Benavidez St., there’s a bowl of simmering mami noodle at Masuki Mami House<\/strong>\u2014one of the most popular and oldest noodles and dim sum restaurant in town.<\/p>\n Another food that we associate into Chinese cuisines is what we call asado<\/em>. Located in Ongpin St. is the home of Salido<\/em> <\/strong>or\u00a0cuapao (open-faced siopao).\u00a0This restaurant offers their famed asado<\/em>, a sweet pork Chinese dish that\u2019s best with rice or with steamed buns.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0How to Spend a Day at Lucky Chinatown in Binondo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n As the only Chinatown found in Mindanao,\u00a0Davao Chinatown<\/strong>\u00a0is the main residential area of the Chinese community in the region. This 44-hectare Chinatown extends to Santana Avenue, Monteverde Avenue, Ramon Magsaysay Street, and Leon Garcia Street.<\/p>\n Four archways can be seen in the city, namely, The Arch of Prosperity in Uyanguren, The Arch of Unity near Magsaysay Park, The Arch of Peace in Sta. Ana Avenue, and the Arch of Friendship near Jones Circle.<\/p>\n All these can be reached through a jeepney ride, or you can also walk if you want to.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Chinatown in Davao<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n One of the most celebrated festivals in the Filipino-Chinese community is back this year, with more films about love, family, culture, and community promoting Chinese culture and language to the Philippine community! The 13th Spring Film Festival<\/strong> will\u00a0feature seven full-length films and will run from January 30, 2019 to February 5, 2019 at Red Carpet in Shangri-La Plaza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To further celebrate culture as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, Shangri-La Plaza will also\u00a0present\u00a0Chinese Costumes on the Catwalk,\u00a0<\/b>a\u00a0<\/b>fashion show showcasing traditional Chinese\u00a0attire this\u00a0January 30, 2019\u00a0<\/b>and a\u00a0Chinese Painting Workshop<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0Grand\u00a0<\/b>Atrium<\/b>\u00a0for those who want to dabble in the delicate art.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a013th Spring Film Festival: Bridging Filipino and Chinese Community Through Art and Films<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n AffiniTea Races, in cooperation with SM by The Bay, presents an exciting welcoming event for the beginning of the traditional Chinese calendar in the\u00a0Chinese New Year Lucky Run 2019<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0SM by The Bay<\/b>\u00a0this\u00a0February 5<\/b>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adding to the fun celebration are the free Tikoy giveaways, a grand fireworks display, and a dragon dance performance for the guests to enjoy!<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0AffiniTea Races\u2019 Chinese New Year Lucky Run 2019 is Happening this February 5<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n With many Chinese restaurants cropping up in the country, the classic dim sum has become a quite accessible dish for many foodies out there. In fact, this mouthful steamed light meal is enough to make us drool the moment we see it being served in our favorite restaurant.<\/p>\n Excitingly, you can chow down on your favorite dim sum as many as your tummy wants with an unlimited offer from\u00a0Jasmine<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0New World Makati Hotel<\/strong>. Indulge in a real Chinese lunch with unlimited dim sum until\u00a0April 30, 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0PROMO: Enjoy Unli Dim Sum from Jasmine at New World Makati<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Welcome the Year of the Earth Pig with an auspicious celebration at\u00a0New World Makati Hotel!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Feel lucky this Lunar New Year with special gifts from New World Makati such as the\u00a0Chinese New Year kit<\/strong>, which includes a feng shui diary from the Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony and\u00a0ang\u00a0pao\u00a0with\u00a0The Shop<\/em>\u00a0voucher worth\u00a0Php 888<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0PROMO: Check Out These Deals from New World Makati Hotel This Chinese New Year!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Start a prosperous new year stuffed with authentic Chinese eats with Holiday Inn\u2019s Chinese Food Festival. Enjoy dishes from all-over China on all weekends of February at the Flavors Restaurant. Guests can look forward to a new Chinese cuisine every weekend, starting with Hunan on February 1.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0PROMO: Celebrate Chinese New Year at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n City of Dreams Manila<\/strong>\u00a0participates with the annual celebration of the Year of the Earth Pig by unloading a barrage of activities, which will be held along\u00a0The Shops at the Boulevard<\/strong>, and offering new menu specialties, specifically from ace restaurants,\u00a0Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2019 with\u00a0Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>as they\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>offer\u00a0Recipes for Prosperity<\/b><\/strong>, an array of delectable Chinese dishes starting from\u00a0February 4 to 8, 2019\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>at the\u00a0Spiral<\/strong>\u00a0restaurant.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Welcome the Year of the Earth Pig with Sofitel Manila\u2019s Recipes for Prosperity<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Alpha Suites<\/strong>\u00a0has something luxurious for you this February! Celebrate love and fortune with their ultimate packages, just in time for the Lunar\u00a0New Year and Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n Jumpstart the Year of the Pig with their\u00a0special Lunar New Year package<\/strong>\u00a0for only\u00a0Php 7,650+<\/strong>from\u00a0February 1 to 5<\/strong>. This includes a special in-room setup, a complimentary box of\u00a0tikoy,\u00a0<\/em>as well as access to the\u00a0Lion and Dragon Dance<\/strong>\u00a0show on\u00a0February 4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/01\/Binondo.jpg\")
The street along lucky Chinatown are embellished with colorful sky\u00a0lanterns symbolizing wishes for the future<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nDay Trip at Binondo<\/h3>\n
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Chinatown Food Crawl<\/h3>\n
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Taste Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Filipino-Chinese cuisines at Chinatown<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nDavao Chinatown<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMall Events<\/h3>\n
Spring Film Festival<\/h4>\n
Chinese New Year Lucky Run<\/h4>\n
Hotels<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Unli Dimsum at Jasmine New World Makati<\/h4>\n
New World Makati<\/h4>\n
Holiday Inn\u2019s\u00a0Chinese Food Festival<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n
City of Dreams’ Stunning Promos for the Chinese New Year<\/h4>\n
Sofitel Manila’s Recipes for Prosperity<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Alpha Suites<\/h4>\n
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Image from the Alpha Suites\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n