chinese new year in china town

2013 is year of the water snake and i've been looking forward to this one as it promises a better year for most people including myself ( I'm a born under the year of the dragon :P ).


of course, i had to wear a traditional chinese blouse :P

this is one of the many dragon and lion dance that roamed the streets

 

Last February 9-10, we stayed at Ramada Manila Central, in the heart of Binondo (the oldest China Town in the World). And as expected there were loads of people walking around that it took a while for us to get to the hotel. The employees of the hotel were really accommodating though, from the parking, to ushering us to the rooms, to simple queries like mass schedule and public transportation.
  

It was great to just walk on the streets of Ongpin and Salazar without worrying of parking and having to carry lots of things, do a little fruits, tikoy and other sticky rice snacks shopping. We also enjoyed nosing around the different charm shops and see what everyone is flocking there for.

Goodluck charms for love, health and prosperity was everywhere too of course. Looking at the line up just makes me smile and enjoy how "chinoy" (Chinese-Pinoy) culture has flourished and continue to.

 

 

One of the best things about the weekend was that I woke up, fixed up and in 15 minutes and just crossed the street to attend Sunday Mass.

Doing this every year is not a bad idea, next time though, we shouldn't forget our shopping bags ;)