Chinese consul: CNY celebration shows Cebu’s ‘diversity of culture’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Zhang Zhen, Consul General of People’s Republic of China in Cebu, said the Chinese New Year festivities in Cebu serve as an example that shows Cebu’s “diversity of culture” and the “friendship” between…

Lunar New Year in the Philippines draws crowds to one of the world’s oldest Chinatowns

02/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Crowds are flocking to Chinatown in the Philippine capital to usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon and experience lively traditional dances on lantern-lit streets with food, lucky charms and prayers for…

What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

Associated Press 02/09/2024

On Feb. 10, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Dragon with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries, it is a festival…

California shooting suspect kills himself after Lunar New Year massacre

Reuters 01/23/2023

MONTEREY PARK, California — A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance hall during a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration late on Saturday near Los Angeles before fleeing the scene and later killing himself when approached by police…

Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as COVID death toll rises

Reuters 01/23/2023

BEIJING — China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress and financial hardship under the pandemic, as officials reported almost 13,000 new deaths caused by…

What to expect this Year of the Water Rabbit, according to your Chinese horoscope

Yann Magcamit 01/21/2023

January 22 marks the start of a brand new year—in terms of the lunar calendar for 2023, that is. This changing of the calendar is commemorated through the Chinese New Year, and part of this annual celebration…

Lucky things you need to know for the Year of the Water Rabbit

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 01/19/2023

  CEBU, Philippines — Time flies so fast and Chinese New Year is again just around the corner. The Year of the Water Rabbit will enter on January 22, 2023, and will end on February 9, 2024.…

Lucky Chinese Food for the Lunar New Year

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/12/2021

Planning to prepare something special for the Chinese New Year? Here is a helpful guide on what food to prepare to usher good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Each of the dishes placed on the…

Mandani Bay brings Chinatown to Cebu

Rhobie A. Ruaya 02/07/2020

Strategically located along the Mactan Channel on Mandaue City’s side, Mandani Bay transformed its internationally acclaimed show gallery into a lively Chinatown on Saturday, February 1, 2020, to welcome the Year of the Metal Rat. Mandani Bay…

Rich Chinese Heritage Cuisine for the Lunar New Year

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 03/16/2018

THE ELEGANT Cantonese cuisine of Chinese-Malaysian Chef Boon Bun Hoe of Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa’s Tea of Spring reflects a rich Chinese heritage. For the last 11 years, Chef Boon has been captivating discerning palates with…

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Editorial 02/06/2017

MISS U HANGOVER An office employee called in sick for work last Tuesday, telling her superior that she was “suffering from chest pains.” The truth, however, was that she still hasn’t gotten over the Miss Universe results…

‘Year of Rooster good for Cebu businesses’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/30/2017

WITH bright prospects seen for business in Cebu for the Lunar New Year, a financial advisor said now was the time to stay invested to make 2017 more prosperous. Richard Liboro, mutual fund distribution officer of Sun…

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