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CHINESE NEW YEAR

 

Photo from: https://megaworldiloilobusinesspark.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/5-must-see-festivals-in-iloilo-city/

 

A very festive Chinese New Year celebration is held in Iloilo, which holds the distinction of having one of the largest concentration of “Tsinoys” or Filipinos with Chinese ancestry or descent in the country. This year, the Iloilo Chinese New Year is held every February 12. The Chinese parade will start from the Capitol grounds and end in the Freedom Grandstand, where a program will start at 4pm. The Chinese New Year program at the Freedom Grandstand will feature cultural shows, a food festival, and a grand fireworks display. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/blog/whats-next-for-iloilo-after-the-dinagyang-festival/

 

Photo from:  http://www.myiloilo.net/iloilo-city-celebrates-chinese-new-year-2012/

 

This is the first and biggest Chinese Lunar New Year event held outside of Metro Manila that started in 2002.  The festival is managed and organized by the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Association (ICFCA). The celebration is an impressive display of spectacular Chinese dances, dragon dance, food festival and city-wide parade participated in by prominent Chinese schools of Iloilo City such as Sun Yat High School, Hua Siong College of Iloilo, Ateneo de Iloilo and many others. The Filipino-Chinese community gather in this annual celebration to pay tribute to their rich Chinese tradition and heritage that symbolizes their unity with their Ilonggo brothers.  Read More:  https://megaworldiloilobusinesspark.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/5-must-see-festivals-in-iloilo-city/

 

Photo from:  http://projectiloilo.com/tag/chinese-new-year/

 

The Chinese New Year is an event that celebrates the cultural diversity of the Chinese Ilonggos; and even without the aid of a “Chinese astrologer,” both Chinoys and Pinoys believe that “the celebration of the Lunar New Year, ‘Chun Chiat,’ or Spring Festival in the City of Iloilo is here to stay.” Its magnitude and color may vary from year to year, but the celebration will be one that every Ilonggo will look forward to. Moreover, its underlying message of peace and happiness for family members, friends, and the community will definitely continue, because this celebration is beyond politics, religion, family or business association, or racial roots.  Read More:  http://experience-iloilo-philippines.blogspot.com/2011/02/iloilo-chinese-new-year-celebration.html

 

Photo from:  http://antoinegreg.blogspot.com/2014/02/iloilo-city-chinese-new-year-2014.html

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Have a Taste of Iloilo’s Culinary Specialties

Where is Iloilo and How to Get There

Discover Interesting Places in Iloilo

Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Iloilo

Have a Feast of Good Foods in Iloilo

Discover the Amazing Beaches of Iloilo

Enjoy a Lot of Fun Times in Iloilo

Iloilo Photo Gallery

Iloilo Video Collection