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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
Thousands flock to Binondo and Ongpin in Manila and in Quezon City's Chinatown in Banawe St. on Jan. 29, 2025, to take part in the Lunar New Year celebrations. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with other local officials and the Chinese community, also joined in the festivities. Over at SM City Marikina, shoppers watch the dragon and lion dance. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA