The Manila Hotel is set to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of festive offerings and celebrations, adding a touch of opulence to the festivities, enhanced by the grandeur of the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby adorned with rich Chinese New Year decors.

Dragon and Lion Dance Spectacle

On February 10, guests are invited to witness a lively dance performance with a dragon, lion, funny monk and God of Fortune, a centuries-old tradition symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. The Grand Lobby will transform into a vibrant canvas as the performers captivate onlookers, setting the stage for a year filled with positive energy and success.

Tikoy Early Bird Offer

For those looking to indulge in traditional Chinese New Year delicacies, The Manila Hotel presents its early bird offer on nian gao or tikoy. From January 20 to 31, guests can enjoy 30% discount on orders of 5 boxes or more. From February 1 to 11, guests can avail 10% discount on purchases of 5 to 9 boxes, 15% discount on purchases of 10 to 19 boxes, and 20% discount on purchases of 20 boxes and more. Regularly priced at Php 1,288 per box, these delectable treats can also be purchased at the Delicatessen from February 1 to 11.

Chinese New Year Set Menu at Red Jade

A culinary delight awaits guests with the exclusive set menu at Red Jade, available for lunch and dinner from February 9 to 11. Priced at Php 3,800++ per person with a minimum of 4 persons, the menu boasts traditional flavors symbolizing good luck and prosperity, featuring an array of dishes that include Suckling Pig Combination, Seafood Sharksfin Soup, Stir-Fried Scallop with XO Sauce, Braised Pata Time with Chinese Bun, Roast Goose Hong Kong Style, Braised Dried Oyster and Seamoss with Lechon Macau, Pan-Fried Lapu Lapu with Thai Sweet Chili and Mango Sauce, Cha Misua, Sweetened Papaya with Red Dates and White Fungus, and Pan-Fried Tikoy.

M Takeout’s Chinese New Year Hotbox

Crafted to enhance the joy of home celebrations, the Chinese New Year Hotbox from M Takeout features a delightful combination of succulent Pork Knuckles paired with freshly steamed buns. The hotbox is designed for convenience and is prepared as ready-to-heat takeaway, ensuring that guests can savor the exquisite flavors of The Manila Hotel’s signature dishes in the comfort of their homes. Priced at Php 3,688 nett, M Takeout’s Chinese New Year Hotbox is available from February 1 to 15, 2024.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year at The Manila Hotel, where tradition meets luxury. For inquiries and reservations, call +632 8527-0011 or +632 5301-5500, email info@themanilahotel.com, or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.

Following the resounding success of an exclusive media conference held on November 23 at the prestigious Manila House Private Members Club, renowned Feng Shui expert Marites Allen proudly announces the unveiling of her highly anticipated Feng Shui guides specially tailored for the Year of the Dragon in 2024.

In the upcoming Year of the Wood Dragon, individuals can harmonize their energies with auspiciousness and prosperity through the all-new 2024 Marites Allen Feng Shui Almanac. This meticulously crafted guide draws upon the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui to enhance various aspects of life. Authored by the esteemed Feng Shui expert Marites Allen, this desktop calendar is not just a practical tool but also a celebration of two decades filled with profound insights and guidance. Readers will have the extraordinary opportunity to experience the Marites Allen Jade Dragon eggs, with their captivating transformation set to unfold from January, leading up to the grand hatching of the Dragon on February 10, 2024.

The 2024 Feng Shui Almanac is your key to unlocking the secrets of auspicious timing, offering a colorful and beautifully illustrated desktop calendar that aligns with lunar indications. Discover the optimal days and hours for a wide range of activities, from major life events like moving into a new house or getting married, to everyday tasks like cutting hair or traveling. By understanding and working with favorable energies, you can invite positivity and good fortune into your life.

You may purchase the Marites Allen 2024 Feng Shui Almanac here : https://frigga.com.ph/products/marites-allen-almanac-2024

Renovation Rules, Traditional Beliefs, and Birth Time Significance

This edition goes beyond the ordinary, offering exclusive insights into Renovation Rules for 2024, Traditional Feng Shui Beliefs, and the profound significance of the time of your birth. Delve into the rich realm of Feng Shui wisdom to make informed choices that resonate with the cosmic forces around you.

Groundbreaking AR Technology: A Real-Time Feng Shui Experience

The 2024 Feng Shui Almanac, together with the Feng Shui Planner and Horoscope Books, is powered by cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) technology made possible through a collaboration with Kaloscope. Building on the success of last year's introduction via the Horoscope Books, this groundbreaking feature promises a more exciting, interactive, and real-time experience for users. This unique fusion of ancient wisdom and modern technology creates a first-of-its-kind experience in the practice of Feng Shui.

Celebrating 20 Years of Feng Shui Excellence

This special edition commemorates two decades of Feng Shui practice by Marites Allen, a testament to the trust and impact she has had here and in other parts of the world. The 2024 Feng Shui Almanac, along with its companions, the Feng Shui Planner and Horoscope Books, are authentic symbols of wisdom, prosperity, and positivity.

The 2024 Feng Shui Almanac, Feng Shui Planner, and Horoscope Books are available now at https://frigga.com.ph/products/marites-allen-almanac-2024

Don't miss this opportunity to make 2024 your year of prosperity and positivity. To learn more about what the Year of the Wood Dragon will bring in 2024, reserve your seats now for the Year of the Wood Dragon Annual Feng Shui conference on January 14, 2024. Additionally, Ms. Allen will be hosting a 3-day Chinese New Year bazaar on February 7, 8, and 9 at the Ascott Hotel, Fort Bonifacio Global City, which will culminate in the countdown to the Year of the Dragon on February 9, 2024, from 10 pm to 12 midnight. For reservations, please call 0920 9509390 or email us at events@fengshuiqueen.com.

 

For this Chinese New Year I and my family were very fortunate to get invited in SM North Edsa's celebration of the Chinese New Year. Together with my husband and my eldest son we went to the venue at SM City North EDSA at the Block. A giant golden dragon is the centerpiece. They unveiled their theme for this years Chinese New Year.



Chris Tiu being the emcee welcomed guests, viewers and other important people present in the event. He did it in English and Chinese Language. As a flow of the program he did the narration of the Chinese New Year story and Richard Yap or known now as Papa Chen play the part of a Chinese Emperor. As the program goes on there intermission numbers and presentation played on every part of the story. There were Wushu Demonstration, Presentation from Chinese Symphony Orchestra, Dragon and Lion Dance and some playing of the musical instrument (not really sure what was that) as part of the Chinese New Year Celebration.

So what was the narration by Chris Tiu? Here's a short story about it.

In early times in China, a certain little village was terrorize by a monster that came once each year. One day, just by luck, the villagers discovered that the monster got weaknesses and scared of color red and evenmore afraid of loud noises! So the villagers prepared for the coming of the monster. When the monster came everyone in the village ran for the red banners and noise makers they had made. They waved their banners and rattled their noise makers. This scared the monster so much that made it ran away and was never heard from again!


My son, who's always very active and runs around kept still on the chair and watch every presentation, especially the Dragon and Lion Dance. Too bad he's still scared of mascots and other figure like the lion and the dragon costume. Anyway that was a nice weekend for our family. Thank you SM City North EDSA and Azrael for that invite. KUNG HEI FAT CHOI!