What’s it like celebrating Christmas abroad?

Immae Lachica 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Known for celebrating the world’s longest Christmas season, the Philippines boasts of its uniquely festive holiday traditions. As early as September, Christmas tunes fill the air, decorations light up every corner, and the joyful…

12 round fruits for New Year’s eve: Why people prepare them

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A few days before welcoming another year, preparing round fruits has become a part of our New Year’s Eve preparations for the Media Noche. While traditions may vary from one household to another,…

What are the common New Year’s beliefs and traditions?

Pia Piquero 12/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The year 2024 is drawing near, and as the clock ticks closer to the day, Filipinos turn to age-old traditions and beliefs to attract good fortune for the New Year. From the loud noises…

Kalag-Kalag: Besides visiting cemeteries, here are some things people look forward to during Undas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kalag-Kalag or All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day are usually celebrated by visiting the cemeteries. Most people use this occasion to visit their departed loved ones. However, some people look forward to this…

Chinese New Year traditions in the Philippines

Immae Lachica 01/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Lunar New Year is just around the corner! Also known as the Chinese New Year, this marks the start of a calendar year whose months are moon cycles, based on the lunar calendar…

How Lent is observed around the world

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 04/01/2020

Being a predominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos regard the Lenten season as one of the most important religious events observed in the country. It is during this time where Filipino Catholics focus on growing closer to God through…

Young ‘Chinoys’ share Chinese New Year traditions and why they choose to keep them alive

Immae Lachica 01/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Chinese New Year traditions have been practiced for ages. And in the recent episode of CDNPlay! we got the chance to talk to millennial Chinese-Pinoys or Chinoys as we fondly call them. Siblings Jeff…

Of local Filipino traditions and the New Year

Immae Lachica 12/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— New Year is not just a simple celebration for us Filipinos. Filipino traditions are always present in every celebration most especially in welcoming the new year. These traditions or practices complete the feeling of…

Unique Easter Traditions All Over the World

Isabella Kristianne M. Angan 04/21/2019

Easter Sunday is an important holiday for Roman Catholics. Filipinos go all out during Lenten season. This is evident in our practices of fasting and abstinence to watching the Sinakulo, a dramatic presentation of the Passion of Jesus…

Vignettes of Filipino traditions at Casa de Cacao

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 01/19/2018

  OUR country is a land rich in customs and traditions. The deepest and lasting ones are mostly influenced by Spain.   Being the only predominantly Roman Catholic nation in Asia, we are steeped in deeply religious…

Feast of traditions at Tea of Spring

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 02/17/2017

FOR the last 10 years, Chinese Chef Boon Bun Hoe has been satisfying discerning palates with contemporary cuisine at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa’s elegant Cantonese restaurant Tea of Spring. Inspired by the beautiful flavors of…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.