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Kung Hei Fat Choi! Where to welcome the Year of the Wooden Horse on Jan. 31
An artist applies final touches on dragon dance costumes in Binondo, Manila on Wednesday, January 29, in preparation for the Chinese New Year. Danny Pata
Are you feeling lucky? These Chinese New Year parties all over the metro (and beyond) may help you gain good fortune for this Year of the Horse or simply turn your frown upside-down for a little while. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Binondo and Manila Festivities
On January 31st, watch out for the Chinese New Year parade hosted by the City of Manila. Meanwhile, in Binondo on the same day, there will be free tikoy and hourly lion and dragon dances in Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz—carry-overs from the dances of the day before, the 30th.
Seollal: Korean New Year party
Okay, so this isn't exactly Chinese. But for the Koreaphiles out there, this is definitely a good opportunity to learn how Koreans celebrate the new year, courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center.
On January 30, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., party-goers will get to wear a traditional hanbok, attend a special class on traditional Korean pattern painting for hanboks, and play traditional Korean games.
And of course, prep your palates for Korean food like Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk), Steamed Beef Short Ribs (Galbijjim), a variety of pancake-like dishes (Jeon), and persimmon punch (Sujeonggwa). You'll only get to know if they're spicy once you get to the party, however.
Slots are limited; registration began on January 28.
Discovery Suites Lunar New Year buffet
Drop in at Discovery Suites' Restaurant 5 on January 31 and February 1 for a sumptuous buffet. Sample an array of popular Chinese dishes such as Prawn Noodle XO with Baby Shrimp Scallions and Crispy Chicken Oyster “Szechuan Style” over a Lobster and Ginger Fried Rice, for upwards of P895 per head.
Meanwhile, at 22 Prime, which is known for its high-quality steaks and continental savories will feature a limited selection of oriental-inspired dishes, some of which are as follows: Grilled Char Siu Ribeye with Baby Bokchoy, Crispy “5 Spice” Chicken with Young Baby Corn, and Steamed Sea Bass with Hongkong Style Noodles, King Oyster Mushrooms and Soy Sesame Sauce. The special menu is available only from January 27 to February 1.
For inquiries and table reservations, call Discovery Suites at (02) 719-6822 / 719-8888 or e-mail fbds@discovery.com.ph.
8th Spring Film Festival
Ateneo de Manila's film fest may have already begun its run on January 24, but between then and February 2, that's still plenty of time to watch the eight films playing in Shangri-la Plaza's Cineplex—for free.
The eight films all come with English subtitles and are as follows: “Aftershock,” “City Monkey,” “The Li Mi Conjecture,” “1911 Revolution,” “Snowfall in Taipei,” “Where is My Home,” “Let's Fall in Love,” and “Thei-Go King and His Son.”
Running in tandem with the festival is the Chinese Painting Exhibit (until February 6) and a Chinese Painting and Crafts Workshop on February 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sands Restaurant, Discovery Shores, Boracay
It has been said that the Year of the Horse is an excellent year for travel. Start the Lunar New Year off with a Chinese-themed dinner banquet fit for emperors at Sands Restaurant at Discovery Shores in Boracay. Some of the menu entries include slow-roasted marinated Peking duck, crabs in Singaporean chilli sauce, potato gratin dauphinoise, and coconut praline panna cotta.
For inquiries and reservations, contact Discovery Shores Boracay at (+63 2) 720-8888 / (63 36) 288-4500 or visit their website.
Lucky Chinatown Countdown
Binondo's Lucky Chinatown has a full slate from January 30 to February 2, beginning with a Chariot Parade. Other cultural rituals include the Dragon and Lion Eye-Dotting, the Ceremonial Hanging of Lucky Coins, Chinese Opera, Lion and Dragon Dances, fireworks displays, and presentations from Chinese schools and local acts like Spongecola, Sabado Boys, Barbie Almalbis, Save me Hollywood, Rocksteddy, and Richard Yap.
Attendees may also participate in good luck rituals. Check out the Wishing Wall at the Chinatown Walk or purchase an ema board and post a message for good health, luck and success. Toss a coin and send a prayer for good luck at the Prosperity Tree or Dragon Tortoise Statue. Help finish the Lucky Chinatown Year of the Horse mural and you may get a Lucky Deal chopstick from one of Lucky Chinatown's shopping or dining establishments.
Shang Palace's Yee Sang Prosperity Toss at Makati Shangri-La
During the Lunar New Year, when you mix 20 salad ingredients together and toss them all in the air as high as they can go, the chances of your wishes being granted increase. This is called the Yee Sang, or Prosperity Toss, and Shang Palace at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel is making it available to friends, family, and business associates alike from January 29-February 4, 2014.
For restaurant reservations or more information, please call Restaurant Reservations at (63 2) 813 8888, email rric.slm@shangri-la.com, or book a table online.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Experience Mandarin Oriental Hotel's Grand Midnight Countdown to the New Year at their eight-course Lauriat dinner at the Mandarin Hotel ballroom on January 30, beginning 9:30 p.m.
Other festivities include energizing rituals from geomancer Joseph Chau, lion and dragon dances, a fireworks display, and a raffle for two roundtrip airline tickets to Hong Kong. Event tickets and tikoy are available at Tin Hau.
For reservations, please call 750-8888 or email momnl-tinhau@mohg.com.
Spiral's 18-dish buffet
Spiral, a restaurant at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, is offering its 18 Treasures Chinese New Year’s Menu: 18 types of Hong Kong dimsum; 18 main lauriat courses; several live cooking stations—including Mongolian—with 18 kinds of sauces, lobster laksa, and Ye Sheng (Chinese raw fish salad), both with 18 kinds of condiments. And, to end everything on a sweet note, 18 kinds of desserts.
Drop in on January 29 for a glimpse of a 15-piece fashion show by Albert Andrada and to win luxurious prizes. On January 30, diners will be treated to a dragon dance and a demonstration of the art of Chinese calligraphy artist Alexis Ventura, the latter returning for an encore on February 2.
Sunset Bar
Executive Chinese Chef Chee Wah Mok has prepared auspicious Chinese dishes at Sofitel Philippine Plaza's famous Sunset Barbecue Bar. Diners will be treated to a lion and dragon dance and a spectacular fireworks display. Rate is set at P 2,200+++ for adults, inclusive of free-flowing beer, soda and iced tea; and P1,100+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
For bookings and inquiries, email fbreservations@sofitelmanila.com
Greenhills Shopping Center Chinese New Year Fair
From January 27 to February 2, catch the Chinese New Year Fair at the V-Mall Lobby of Greenhills Shopping Center for all things Wooden Horse-related.
Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel's Corniche is offering a lunch and dinner buffet until January 31, for P1,680 net per person.
From 9 to 11 a.m. on the same day, Feng Shui master Marites Allen will give a talk; first 100 ticketholders will get a free copy of her book, “Lucky Fashion Guide for the 2014 Year of the Horse.”
Immediately after the talk, the Philippine Ling Nam Athletic Federation will commence their lion and dragon dance. Those who avail of the hotel's Chinese New Year room package get extra treats, as well as eligibility to pick a prize at the Prosperity Tree and raffle tickets for two roundtrip airline tickets to Shanghai, China.
Festival Supermall's Bazaars and Exhibits
Get your wallets out, for leading up to the mallwide dragon and lion dance on January 31 are the Chinese New Year Exhibit (January 28 – February 3) at the Carousel Court, and the Kung Hei Fat Choi 2014 Fair at the second level. — Vida Cruz/BM, GMA News
Binondo and Manila Festivities
On January 31st, watch out for the Chinese New Year parade hosted by the City of Manila. Meanwhile, in Binondo on the same day, there will be free tikoy and hourly lion and dragon dances in Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz—carry-overs from the dances of the day before, the 30th.
Okay, so this isn't exactly Chinese. But for the Koreaphiles out there, this is definitely a good opportunity to learn how Koreans celebrate the new year, courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center.
On January 30, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., party-goers will get to wear a traditional hanbok, attend a special class on traditional Korean pattern painting for hanboks, and play traditional Korean games.
And of course, prep your palates for Korean food like Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk), Steamed Beef Short Ribs (Galbijjim), a variety of pancake-like dishes (Jeon), and persimmon punch (Sujeonggwa). You'll only get to know if they're spicy once you get to the party, however.
Slots are limited; registration began on January 28.
Discovery Suites Lunar New Year buffet
Drop in at Discovery Suites' Restaurant 5 on January 31 and February 1 for a sumptuous buffet. Sample an array of popular Chinese dishes such as Prawn Noodle XO with Baby Shrimp Scallions and Crispy Chicken Oyster “Szechuan Style” over a Lobster and Ginger Fried Rice, for upwards of P895 per head.
Meanwhile, at 22 Prime, which is known for its high-quality steaks and continental savories will feature a limited selection of oriental-inspired dishes, some of which are as follows: Grilled Char Siu Ribeye with Baby Bokchoy, Crispy “5 Spice” Chicken with Young Baby Corn, and Steamed Sea Bass with Hongkong Style Noodles, King Oyster Mushrooms and Soy Sesame Sauce. The special menu is available only from January 27 to February 1.
For inquiries and table reservations, call Discovery Suites at (02) 719-6822 / 719-8888 or e-mail fbds@discovery.com.ph.
Ateneo de Manila's film fest may have already begun its run on January 24, but between then and February 2, that's still plenty of time to watch the eight films playing in Shangri-la Plaza's Cineplex—for free.
The eight films all come with English subtitles and are as follows: “Aftershock,” “City Monkey,” “The Li Mi Conjecture,” “1911 Revolution,” “Snowfall in Taipei,” “Where is My Home,” “Let's Fall in Love,” and “Thei-Go King and His Son.”
Running in tandem with the festival is the Chinese Painting Exhibit (until February 6) and a Chinese Painting and Crafts Workshop on February 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sands Restaurant, Discovery Shores, Boracay
It has been said that the Year of the Horse is an excellent year for travel. Start the Lunar New Year off with a Chinese-themed dinner banquet fit for emperors at Sands Restaurant at Discovery Shores in Boracay. Some of the menu entries include slow-roasted marinated Peking duck, crabs in Singaporean chilli sauce, potato gratin dauphinoise, and coconut praline panna cotta.
For inquiries and reservations, contact Discovery Shores Boracay at (+63 2) 720-8888 / (63 36) 288-4500 or visit their website.
Lucky Chinatown Countdown
Binondo's Lucky Chinatown has a full slate from January 30 to February 2, beginning with a Chariot Parade. Other cultural rituals include the Dragon and Lion Eye-Dotting, the Ceremonial Hanging of Lucky Coins, Chinese Opera, Lion and Dragon Dances, fireworks displays, and presentations from Chinese schools and local acts like Spongecola, Sabado Boys, Barbie Almalbis, Save me Hollywood, Rocksteddy, and Richard Yap.
Attendees may also participate in good luck rituals. Check out the Wishing Wall at the Chinatown Walk or purchase an ema board and post a message for good health, luck and success. Toss a coin and send a prayer for good luck at the Prosperity Tree or Dragon Tortoise Statue. Help finish the Lucky Chinatown Year of the Horse mural and you may get a Lucky Deal chopstick from one of Lucky Chinatown's shopping or dining establishments.
Shang Palace's Yee Sang Prosperity Toss at Makati Shangri-La
During the Lunar New Year, when you mix 20 salad ingredients together and toss them all in the air as high as they can go, the chances of your wishes being granted increase. This is called the Yee Sang, or Prosperity Toss, and Shang Palace at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel is making it available to friends, family, and business associates alike from January 29-February 4, 2014.
For restaurant reservations or more information, please call Restaurant Reservations at (63 2) 813 8888, email rric.slm@shangri-la.com, or book a table online.
Experience Mandarin Oriental Hotel's Grand Midnight Countdown to the New Year at their eight-course Lauriat dinner at the Mandarin Hotel ballroom on January 30, beginning 9:30 p.m.
Other festivities include energizing rituals from geomancer Joseph Chau, lion and dragon dances, a fireworks display, and a raffle for two roundtrip airline tickets to Hong Kong. Event tickets and tikoy are available at Tin Hau.
For reservations, please call 750-8888 or email momnl-tinhau@mohg.com.
Spiral's 18-dish buffet
Spiral, a restaurant at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, is offering its 18 Treasures Chinese New Year’s Menu: 18 types of Hong Kong dimsum; 18 main lauriat courses; several live cooking stations—including Mongolian—with 18 kinds of sauces, lobster laksa, and Ye Sheng (Chinese raw fish salad), both with 18 kinds of condiments. And, to end everything on a sweet note, 18 kinds of desserts.
Drop in on January 29 for a glimpse of a 15-piece fashion show by Albert Andrada and to win luxurious prizes. On January 30, diners will be treated to a dragon dance and a demonstration of the art of Chinese calligraphy artist Alexis Ventura, the latter returning for an encore on February 2.
Sunset Bar
Executive Chinese Chef Chee Wah Mok has prepared auspicious Chinese dishes at Sofitel Philippine Plaza's famous Sunset Barbecue Bar. Diners will be treated to a lion and dragon dance and a spectacular fireworks display. Rate is set at P 2,200+++ for adults, inclusive of free-flowing beer, soda and iced tea; and P1,100+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
For bookings and inquiries, email fbreservations@sofitelmanila.com
From January 27 to February 2, catch the Chinese New Year Fair at the V-Mall Lobby of Greenhills Shopping Center for all things Wooden Horse-related.
Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel's Corniche is offering a lunch and dinner buffet until January 31, for P1,680 net per person.
From 9 to 11 a.m. on the same day, Feng Shui master Marites Allen will give a talk; first 100 ticketholders will get a free copy of her book, “Lucky Fashion Guide for the 2014 Year of the Horse.”
Immediately after the talk, the Philippine Ling Nam Athletic Federation will commence their lion and dragon dance. Those who avail of the hotel's Chinese New Year room package get extra treats, as well as eligibility to pick a prize at the Prosperity Tree and raffle tickets for two roundtrip airline tickets to Shanghai, China.
Festival Supermall's Bazaars and Exhibits
Get your wallets out, for leading up to the mallwide dragon and lion dance on January 31 are the Chinese New Year Exhibit (January 28 – February 3) at the Carousel Court, and the Kung Hei Fat Choi 2014 Fair at the second level. — Vida Cruz/BM, GMA News
