I am a Filipino and like any other Filipinos out there, I celebrate the New Year twice: January 1st based on the Gregorian calendar and the Chinese New Year.
There is definitely no drop of Chinese blood running through my veins however, the Chinese communities had greatly influenced this country and it is very evident because the media also hype it up so much and anywhere I go during this time of year, I see enormous display of Chinese decors.
Based on my observations, the following are being observed during Chinese New Year:
1. Wearing Red Clothes. Red is a lucky color for the Chinese since it symbolizes good luck, energy and happiness.
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2. Eating Tikoy: glutinous rice cakes. Its sticky quality is supposed to symbolize how good luck is supposed to stick to you as well. It is being prepared by dipping in beaten eggs and deep-fried into sweet and crunchy fritters.
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3. Giving Ang Pao or red envelopes stuffed with fresh, new bills given for good luck.
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4. Lighting of fireworks and firecrackers to scare off evil spirits and welcome in more prosperity for the coming year.
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There is definitely no drop of Chinese blood running through my veins however, the Chinese communities had greatly influenced this country and it is very evident because the media also hype it up so much and anywhere I go during this time of year, I see enormous display of Chinese decors.
Based on my observations, the following are being observed during Chinese New Year:
1. Wearing Red Clothes. Red is a lucky color for the Chinese since it symbolizes good luck, energy and happiness.
3. Giving Ang Pao or red envelopes stuffed with fresh, new bills given for good luck.
4. Lighting of fireworks and firecrackers to scare off evil spirits and welcome in more prosperity for the coming year.
