Chinese New Year 2025: A Celebration Bridging Cultures
The year of the Wood Snake (Chinese New Year 2025) is celebrated on 29 January 1. The festival is also referred to as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival1. The festivities are rounded off with the Lantern Festival on 12 February[5]. The public holiday in China spans January 28th–February 3rd[5].
Some of the traditions associated with the celebration include dragon and lion dances, giving of ang pao (red envelopes), preparing lucky foods, and decorating in red and gold[1]. Firecrackers and fireworks are lit to scare away evil spirits[1]. Many go to temples and shrines to pray for blessings[1]. Many also follow Feng Shui practices[1].
In the Philippines, Chinese New Year is a unique non-working holiday[3]. With its diverse multicultural heritage and the cultural influence of China, Chinese New Year is also observed in the Philippines1. The Chinese or Lunar New Year celebration has been in the Philippines for hundreds of years[2]. Without question, Chinese culture is ingrained in Filipino culture and life[2]. Filipinos celebrate by sharing greetings, feasting on Chinese food and consulting Feng Shui experts[3]. They will also give ang pao and eat tikoy[2].
Citations:
[1] https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/619422/chinese-new-year-2025-8-traditions-practiced-for-the-spring-festival
[2] https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/22/celebrating-chinese-new-year-as-a-filipino
[3] https://asiasociety.org/philippines/chinese-new-year-celebrated-philippines
[4] https://www.traveloka.com/en-en/explore/tips/where-to-spend-chinese-new-year/17491
[5] https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-celebration.htm
[6] https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/1/27/celebrate-chinese-new-year-with-festive-dining-1348
[7] https://www.globe.com.ph/go/travel-food/article/chinese-new-year
[8] https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/28/500-000-flock-to-jones-bridge-for-chinese-new-year-countdown-0707
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