This February 8, 2016 is the Chinese New Year. It’s a national holiday in the Philippines and celebrated by both the Filipino Chinese Chinoy and the Filipino communities. I love to go to Chinatown during the Lunar New Year to see the dragons and lions dance in the streets and hear the firecrackers explode while they dance. It’s a good time to eat my favorite Chinese food at the popular eating places in Binondo.
To start my Chinese New Year celebration coverage, I will be attending the xxx event of Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel on February 7, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
To welcome and celebrate the year of the Fire Monkey, the Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel has prepared an array of traditional Chinese activities including a Lion Dance and Taoist Blessing to bring good luck to the whole Filipino and Chinese community.
Part of the hotels celebration, it will be hosting its first ever Search for Little Emperor and Empress of Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel. This contest is open to all children from age 5-9 years old. They will compete in Chinese New Year costume, talent showdown and question and answer portion. The winners will be the face of Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel’s print and online advertisements.
There will be a singing contest called the 1st Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel Singing Idol. The contest is open to all Filipino/Chinese male and female contestants 18-27 years old. The winners will receive cash prizes and gift items from sponsors.
For revelers, Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel a special offer of 20% discount on all room categories from February 8 – March 1, 2016. My traveler friend Azrael, Enzo and I will be staying at the hotel on Feb. 7 so that we can welcome the New Year.
Their discounted room rates that starts from Php 1,824.00 for an overnight stay with a free appetizing breakfast buffet for two. High-speed WiFi to connect to the Internet is available and free of charge.
For hotel room inquiries and reservations, please visit www.chinatownlailaihotel.com or call (+632) 252-2888 and look for Jeffrey Tee or Apple Castro. You may also send an email to sales@chinatownlalailai.com.
