Celebrating Chinese New Year, The Filipino Connection to a Vibrant Tradition


With Chinese New Year 2025 just around the corner, Filipinos prepare to welcome this colorful celebration with open arms. But why do Filipinos, one of the most devoutly Christian nations in the world, celebrate the Chinese New Year? The answer can be found in the deep-rooted history and culture between both nations that gave way to a distinct blending of customs and traditions.



No. The Philippines has a relationship with China that goes back to before colonial times. Chinese immigrants also arrived on the archipelago, establishing trade and cultural exchanges with the area, especially in terms of customs and beliefs. These influences have interlaced themselves into the fabric of Filipino culture throughout centuries, enriching various aspects of daily life, including cuisine, language, and festivals.

Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a time to gather with and honor family as well as to welcome fortune in the new year. This celebration is a way for many Filipinos, especially those of Chinese descent, to connect with their roots and honor their ancestors. Traditions such as giving red envelopes (ang pao), dragon and lion dances, and cooking dishes that symbolize good fortune and wealth are common during the celebrations.

The celebration of Chinese New Year in the Philippines has also become a community activity and unites people of different backgrounds. Colorful parades, street festivals, and public celebrations promote unity and appreciation for the culture among the Filipinos. As such, people from all walks of life have the opportunity to experience the beauty of different customs and traditions, which can help promote understanding and harmony between different communities and countries and reaffirm that cultural heritage is a shared, they also allow the public to celebrate the diversity.

With just around the corner the Chinese New Year 2025 — it is important to note how this celebration has become meaningful for us Filipinos. It is also a testament to the wealth of cultural heritage that informs who the Filipino is and the need to champion diversity. Whether it is through family reunions, community affairs, or feasting on traditional dishes, the Filipinos remain faithful to the traditions of Chinese New Year, celebrating not just their own race, but the shared history with their Chinese compatriots.

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