00:00 Every new year, we can already complete the 12-round fruit.
00:05 There are many other traditions that have something to do with the round.
00:08 What symbolizes and means this?
00:11 Let's watch this.
00:12 One of the most anticipated celebrations of the Filipinos,
00:17 aside from Christmas, is the New Year.
00:20 From delicious dishes,
00:23 to strong and beautiful fireworks,
00:26 the Chinese zodiac and astrological predictions are also a highlight.
00:32 Traditions can't be missed during the New Year,
00:36 such as wearing polka dots,
00:38 preparing the 12-round fruit,
00:41 and lighting the firecrackers.
00:43 As the New Year approaches,
00:46 many people buy fruits
00:48 because they believe that it will bring good luck and prosperity.
00:53 They usually buy apples, pears, oranges, lemons, and grapes.
01:00 That's what they always buy.
01:02 This is just one of the traditions that the Filipinos follow.
01:07 But many others believe that it will bring good luck
01:11 for the new year.
01:13 You can put rice in a bowl,
01:18 and put money in it, so that you'll be lucky in 2020.
01:23 As time goes by,
01:25 these beliefs are passed down to different generations.
01:29 That's what I've been hoping for since I was a child,
01:34 to our parents.
01:36 That's what I believe.
01:37 That's why we just follow it.
01:39 This tradition has become a part of our culture,
01:44 because it aims to bring positive change
01:47 and hope for our future.
01:50 (upbeat music)
