Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, celebrates Chinese New Year

Chinese-Filipinos on Tuesday welcomed the transition of the year in the Chinese lunar calendar to the Year of the Earth Pig, according to Cecille Villarosa's report on Unang Balita on Tuesday.

In Binondo, one of the hot spots of trade in Manila, the Chinese New Year is highly celebrated since the district was influenced by the Chinese culture.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year in Binondo will include cultural performances like the traditional dragon dance.

Binondo is the oldest Chinatown in the world which was acknowledged in 1594 as permanent settlement of Chinese immigrants during the Spanish occupation.

Along Ongpin Street, several stalls are selling lucky charms while restaurants offer authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices.

Binondo and its rich history make it a favorite destination among tourists, both local and foreign. —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA News