00:00 Different activities were held during the Chinese New Year celebration in Davao City.
00:05 Is this an indication of the good cooperation of Davao people and the Filipino-Chinese community in the city?
00:12 That's the surprise of Regine Lanuza of PTV Davao.
00:26 Dragon dance and various other activities.
00:30 That's how the Filipino-Chinese community and other Davao people
00:34 celebrated the Chinese New Year here in Rizal Park in Davao City earlier this evening.
00:39 Different Chinese schools also displayed their talents in their performances.
00:44 They also showed the Chinese culture here in the city.
00:52 The activities of giving angpao were also held.
00:56 The local government of Lubong held annual events to introduce the Filipino-Chinese community here.
01:03 It was temporarily stopped during the pandemic.
01:06 The Chinese community is trying to recover from the pandemic.
01:10 Hopefully, this year, we will be able to recover from the pandemic in Chinatown area.
01:18 According to Mayor Sebastian Duterte,
01:20 it is important for Davao LGU to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
01:24 It symbolizes a new beginning, prosperity, and good fortune.
01:29 The simultaneous celebration of the new year also shows the good cooperation of Davao people and the Filipino-Chinese community in the city.
01:37 This is also the biggest contribution of the community to the prosperity of Davao City.
01:42 The Chinese community here in Davao City has long been an integral part of our cultural landscape,
01:48 enriching our city with their customs, values, and traditions, and contributing to the growth of our city.
01:54 And for that, we thank you.
01:56 According to the City Tourism Operations Office, Jennifer Romero,
02:00 the celebration of the Chinese New Year was joyful and peaceful.
02:03 They assured that the celebration of the Chinese New Year will be a great event, especially now that the pandemic is over.
02:10 The Filipino-Chinese community also played a big role in promoting the city to the tourists.
02:16 We always celebrate the significance of our Filipino-Chinese community.
02:22 They can also celebrate.
02:25 Meanwhile, aside from the activities of the local government,
02:28 some of the city's establishments also have their own gimmicks as a celebration of the Chinese New Year.
02:35 Regine Lenuza for Pambansang TV of Bagong Pilipinas.
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