Chinese New Year is the Traditional 'Start of Spring'. In the Philippines it is normally celebrated on the third week of January, Which is Jan 28, Saturday and is observed as a special non working holiday. Here, Filipino-Chinese communities celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends for fiesting and little fireworks. I remember going to boning and seeing the celebration first hand. The whole place is decorated; everybody is happy, lots of food on sale and is best for you to walk. You can see a lot of dragon and lion dancers on streets and establishments dancing on the beat of oriental drums. They say dragons and lions are a symbol of great power, dignity, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness. The lion symbolizes success, prosperous, fearlessness and joy. The celebration is also in aspiration of attracting good fortune, strong family ties and to ward off evil spirits. Famous on these 16 day festival season is the tikoy. A Chinese sticky sweet treat that symbolizes the attraction of good luck and a strong sticky family bond.  Lucky foods to eat during Chinese New Year have been observed because of their symbolism and meaning. To start is the all time favorite noodles. A symbol of happiness and longevity to the eater.  Sweet Rice Balls which symbolizes Family togetherness, reunion and being with each other. For more info please visit our website: https://mayari.com.ph