00:00A few hours before the Chinese New Year celebration,
00:04our countrymen have arrived in Binondo, Manila
00:08to buy the things they believe will bring them good luck this Year of the Wood Snake.
00:14The center of news from Bernard Ferrer, live.
00:21You're right, Aljo.
00:22Our countrymen are arriving in Binondo to buy
00:26the things they believe will bring them good luck this Year of the Wood Snake.
00:36Gera lit incense early in the morning
00:38at Santo Cristo de Logos Shrine in Binondo, Manila.
00:42It became her tradition every time the Chinese New Year is celebrated.
00:47I'm just praying for my health, my family, and of course, the future.
00:53Lucky Charm bought fruits and tikoy for Yoli that she will put in her lunchbox.
01:01She hopes this will bring good luck to her family this Year of the Wood Snake.
01:06Our livelihood, our health, and our entire country, the Philippines.
01:17Family bonding was also a part of the purchase of the tikoy by Crystal and her family.
01:23This is one of their preparations,
01:25along with pancit, as well as the food they believe will bring them good luck.
01:29They are also happy to celebrate the Chinese New Year later this evening in Binondo.
01:34What we look forward to for the Chinese New Year
01:38are the dragons parading and dancing.
01:43Binondo Intramuros Bridge is now closed to motorists.
01:49The Chinese New Year countdown, fireworks display, and drone show will be held here.
01:54The following places will also be closed later at 9 p.m.
01:58Northbound and southbound of Jones Bridge,
02:00the entire length of Quintin Paredes Street from Padre Burgos Avenue
02:04to Dasmarina Street, Jones Bridge, Plaza Cervantes, Binondo Intramuros Bridge.
02:12Aljo, the motorists who will pass through Binondo Area
02:17are being told to plan their route so they won't get stuck in traffic.
02:22At the base of Manila Police District,
02:241.5 million people will be celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Binondo.
02:31Back to you, Aljo.
02:32Thank you very much, Bernard Ferrer.
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