Chinese New Year 2025

The Chinese New Year, which is also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is probably one of the most celebrated events globally. In 2025, this festival is celebrated on January 29 to mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac.

Why Do Filipinos Celebrate Chinese New Year?

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Although they are mainly Catholic, Filipinos exhibit a rich and deep bond with the Chinese culture. Such is the case of celebrating the Chinese New Year in the Philippines, which enshrines the long-standing relationship that has existed between the Filipinos and the Chinese community. Here are the reasons this practice is upheld by Filipinos:

1. Historical Ties with the Chinese Community

The Chinese have traded with the Filipinos long before Spanish colonization. Through time, many of them settled in the Philippines, taking with them their customs, ways, and beliefs. Today, most people would say that Tsinoys form a significant part of the economy and culture in the Philippines.

2. Beliefs in Good Luck and Prosperity

For many Filipinos, the value of these traditions is that they are believed to bring good fortune, success, or money when observed at the New Year. Such traditions would include dressing in red, lighting firecrackers, and the giving of angpao—or red envelopes containing money.

3. Enjoy Festive Celebrations and Cultural Understanding 

Cities like Binondo (Manila's Chinatown) have great parades, dragon dancing, and fireworks that entice Filipinos of all races. The specialty foods, like tikoy (glutinous rice cake), and dumplings are now favorites among non-Chinese Filipinos as well.

4. Impact of Dreams from Zodiac Practices by Feng Shui

Many Filipinos will be inclined to go to feng shui experts to find out more about wealth, career, and relationships, especially at the beginning of the New Year. The Chinese zodiac also side into annual predictions, which can shape business decisions and personal undertakings.

5. States the Official Declaration of a Public Holiday

The Philippine government declares a special non-working holiday for Chinese New Year so that it allows the people of the Philippines to participate in the celebration. This shows a recognition and appreciation of multiculturalism in this country.

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More than just some form of a cultural event, Chinese New Year in the Philippines, as the Year of the Snake beckons in 2025, symbolizes unity, prosperity, and shared traditions. Once again, Filipinos will welcome this blazing celebration with a newfound optimism and hope for good things to come in the coming Year.