February 9 is a holiday! Malacañang declared it a special non-working day in the country in observance of the Chinese New Year. The Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10 this year, is one of the most celebrated events of the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines.
Spring-clean before the CNY.
Sweep away the bad luck from the previous year. Prepare for a fresh start by tidying up your home. Thoroughly clean from top to bottom, especially the cabinets.
Get your tikoy fix.
Sweep away the bad luck from the previous year. Prepare for a fresh start by tidying up your home. Thoroughly clean from top to bottom, especially the cabinets.
Refrain from asking your Chinese and Tsinoy friends for tikoy! You can get the sticky, sweet, and, not to mention, super cute Polland Fish Tikoy at SM Snacks!
Wear new clothes for the New Year.
Celebrate in style! Wear new clothes for Chinese New Year. You may opt to wear red, gold, and yellow clothes for luck, wealth, and prosperity.
Hand out hongbao or angpao
While hongbao, commonly known as angpao or lucky red envelopes, are usually given to children, married couples also give them to their parents and other single adults as a symbol of good luck.
Bring your family together.
Above all, Chinese New Year is a perfect time for family reunions. Family members and friends can give thanks for the previous year and welcome the new year together. Extended family members can also join the fun and share traditional Chinese dishes.
We hope this list helps you to welcome the Chinese New Year with a fresh start, joy, and positivity. May the Year of the Dragon bring us courage, strength, and boundless success!
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