Celebrate the Chinese New Year with exciting events and promos at the City of Firsts
Welcome the Year of the Wood Snake with an exciting celebration of tradition, prosperity, and transformation at Araneta City!
In Chinese astrology, the Snake symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and intuition, while the Wood element enhances adaptability and growth—making 2025 a time to embrace change and align ambitions with purpose. True to the City of Firsts’ theme, “Strike for Success,” this year’s festivities inspire everyone to welcome good fortune, financial success, and new opportunities.
Dazzling Décor to Usher in Prosperity
Step into a visually stunning Lunar New Year experience as Araneta City decks out its malls with festive decorations. Traditional Chinese arches will welcome guests at Gateway Mall 1 and 2, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza, while a grand Wood Snake effigy will take center stage at Quantum Skyview in Gateway Mall 2, symbolizing strength and renewal.
Discover what 2025 has in store for you at the Horoscope Exhibit in Gateway Mall 1, Gateway Mall 2, and Farmers Plaza. Get insights on love, career, health, and luck through interactive displays that highlight the strengths and opportunities of each Chinese zodiac sign.
Exciting Festivities to Welcome the New Year
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional Dragon and Lion Dance performances on January 28 and 29, bringing dynamic energy and driving away negativity to welcome prosperity.
On January 29, Chinese New Year, the festivities reach their peak across all Araneta City malls:
✨ Gateway Mall 2 – Witness an incredible Chinese Acrobats Show, a cultural performance by students from The Philippine Chung Hua School, and enjoy Tarot Card Readings and a Photo Booth experience.
🧩 Gateway Mall 1 – Challenge your skills in a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
🐉 Farmers Plaza – Watch creativity come to life in the Zodiac Runway Costume Contest.
🛍️ Ali Mall – Explore the Chinese New Year Prosperity Bazaar from January 22 to 31, featuring lucky charms, festive treats, and good fortune items. Guests can also consult Master Ang for Feng Shui insights on January 29 to uncover their fortunes for the year ahead.
Irresistible Promos & Exclusive Rewards
Enjoy special Chinese New Year treats on January 29! Shoppers who make a single-receipt purchase of ₱1,500 at any Araneta City establishment can redeem a free Snake Plant—a symbol of resilience and prosperity—and enjoy a complimentary tarot reading at Gateway Mall 2 or Ali Mall.
For thrill-seekers, the “Hidden Red Envelope Hunt” adds extra excitement! Watch out for live social media clues revealing the location of a hidden red envelope somewhere in Araneta City. The first lucky finder wins cinema passes for two!
Celebrate, Prosper, and Strike for Success!
This Chinese New Year 2025, Araneta City invites you to embrace renewal, luck, and success with a celebration like no other. Gather your loved ones, immerse yourself in the festivities, and welcome a year of abundance and joy at the City of Firsts!
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