Since i don't deal well with crowds, I requested HB to take some shots of Binondo's Golden Tiger year of festivities. All these photos were taken one day before the arrival of Lunar New Year.
Ongpin street
Video here!
Chinatowns are present all across the globe predominantly in East Asia and Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, Manila's Chinatown district of Binondo is the key focal point for Chinese New Year celebrations.
parade along Binondo Church
facade of Binondo Church
facade of Binondo Church
Binondo Church and the newly redeveloped Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz
Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz
Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz
Other activities created an atmosphere of fun and excitement. On the fourth flour of the building, three men tossing coins at the large crowd.
Mayor Alfredo Lim
Harish, the fake Indian housemate who entered the Pinoy Big Brother house
Harish, the fake Indian housemate who entered the Pinoy Big Brother house
a group taking the Binondo Tour with a tourist guide
Fortune forecast: a fortune teller assisting in defining their destiny
stage performances
stage performances
May we be blessed with good health and loads of good fortune. Here are some lucky ang paos filled with 888 coins from An Asian Traveler to celebrate the YEAR of the Tiger. Get one now! :)
Note: I'll be posting more photos. ;)
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Happy Valentine's Day to all!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Happy Valentine's Day to all!
Note: I'll be posting more photos. ;)
June, wish you & family all the best of happiness, health and prosperity throughout this Tiger Year!!! It is real happening along the street @ Binondo :) The white tiger with the golden tiger cubs at the back are cute ;)
happy CNY!
I got one of your lucky ang paos. :) Fun celebration. Love the beautiful church and the elaborate tiger float.
I miss Binondo especially at this time of the year. I love your shots. So colorful!
Happy CNY and Happy Valentine to you as well.
it is quite happening celebrate cny in philipine as well.