"The Chinese presence in the Philippines has shaped many aspects of our daily lives, from food to language and even beliefs about luck and prosperity."
Chinese New Year is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Philippines, despite it not originally being a Filipino tradition. For centuries, Chinese culture has heavily influenced the country because Chinese traders and settlers had been part of Philippine society even before Spanish colonization. Today, this New Year is an important undertaking celebrated nationwide, with many Filipinos of Chinese ancestry joining in the revelry. The primary reason Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year is that the Chinese Filipino community is deeply rooted in society. Many Filipino families have Chinese ancestry, and their customs, traditions, and values have blended with local culture. This includes practices like giving ang pao, preparing tikoy, and following Feng Shui beliefs for luck and prosperity.
Additionally, Filipinos are intrinsically attracted to the activities of celebrating with family, luck, and merriment – aspects that also represent the crux of Chinese New Year. Dragon and lion dances, firework displays, and huge banquets fill hearts with happiness within communities of Chinatown districts as well as households in general.
The government of the Philippines also declares Chinese New Year as a special non-working holiday, where more Filipinos could partake of the celebrations. This declaration gives a reflection of the multicultural spirit of the country and their respect for other traditions. It is the epitome of the country's cultural diversity, where the whole nation unites together to thank each other for being fortunate enough to celebrate a prosperous year ahead, bringing.
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