CNY: Celebrating the Beauty of Differences

We, the Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year due to the country's significant Chinese-Filipino population and the deep cultural ties between our communities. Over centuries, Chinese immigrants have contributed to Philippine society, bringing their traditions and celebrations along with them. As a result, Chinese New Year has become an integral part of the Philippines' diverse cultural landscape and we are celebrating it with them as a form of respect to their traditions. 




In cities with substantial Chinese communities, such as Manila, Cebu, and Davao, you'll find colorful parades, dragon and lion dances, and fireworks displays during Chinese New Year. Many Filipinos, regardless of their ethnic background, join in the festivities, enjoying traditional Chinese food, giving and receiving red envelopes or the so called 'angpao', and hoping for good luck and prosperity in the coming year.


It's a wonderful example of how different cultures can blend and enrich each other's traditions! 🐉🎆🍜




We may not have the same beliefs as them and we may difer from traditions and cultures, celebrating CNY with them isn't really a bad idea. Because this only shows that we, the Filipinos are happy to adapt some of what they have and that we are always gratefully willing to try other people's activities and stuff. 


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