00:00Long live Chinese New Year, the oldest Chinatown in the world, Dinondo.
00:08Many people came to enjoy the activities and to taste and buy good luck this Year of the Wooden Snake.
00:17And Maris is here live. Maris!
00:21Kiyong Hiwa Chai Vicky! This is the celebration of happiness and prosperity for all.
00:31Today we are celebrating Chinese New Year.
00:42In a grand fireworks display and drone show, Chinese New Year was celebrated along the Jones Bridge in Manila.
00:49This festival serves as an entryway to the oldest Chinatown in the world, Dinondo.
00:58The whole day, Ongpin Street is lively.
01:00Not only in the view, but also in the sound, there is a lion and dragon dance.
01:09The bands and musicians are even more lively.
01:12And the sound of the drums and other gifts of this establishment is really confusing to the people.
01:24Various attractions are also filling the view.
01:27That's why the early bird gets the worm.
01:30And since there is a celebration, will there be no food?
01:34Food Crawl is the trip of many.
01:36There are a lot of delicious and lucky food here.
01:39Like this friend who is from Paraumindanao and came here to Dinondo to have a party and food trip.
01:46First is the food, second is the activities here, so the Chinese New Year.
01:52The food is delicious.
01:54What did you order?
01:56Just this, food trip.
01:57The food was also ordered from Pantarlac and Iloilo.
02:01We will just eat Shabao, the fried Shabao.
02:05Then we will just go around.
02:06We will experience the food here.
02:08There are also a lot of lucky charms, round fruits, and of course, tico and hopia that brings luck.
02:16In order to attract luck, there are places to burn wishing paper.
02:20You can also get a crystal that has different kinds of blessings.
02:24And you can also light incense.
02:26Last Tuesday afternoon, the Grand Thanksgiving Parade was held from Manila Post Office and ended at Lucky Chinatown.
02:35Various colorful floats of different Chinese organizations came.
02:39There were also mini ticos.
02:42The Manila Police District enforced strict security.
02:45And there is a SWAT to maintain the order and safety of all those partying.
02:50The weather was not too hot, so it was perfect for the parade of tourists.
02:57Vicky, even though it is already night, there are still many people coming to Binondo.
03:02As a matter of fact, if you can see my surroundings, there are still a lot of people coming to Ongpin Street.
03:09Everyone is celebrating to receive good energy and positive vibes for the new year.
03:17Vicky?
03:18This is our outfit, Maris.
03:20Thank you very much, Maris Umali.
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