Last Friday, January 31 we were treated to a Grand Chinese New Year Celebration at The Manila Hotel to welcome good health, prosperity and harmony for the Year of the Wooden Horse.
I am not Chinese and this was my first time to really celebrate Chinese New Year tradition but I am a big fan of Feng Shui and it has become something I will be looking forward to attending yearly at Manila Hotel.
The Grand Dame's chandeliers were lit in red and gold welcoming the Lunar New Year.
The festivity began with the traditional performers of a special dragon and lion dance dancing to the vibrant beat of drums and a vivid display of colorful fabrics.
Did you know that Dragon is a symbol of strength, supernatural forces, goodness and good luck?
Chinese Imperial Horses adorned at the lobby.
Chinese New Year Special Blessing Ceremony by Feng Shui Master Vittorio Chau. Guests also had the chance to consult him for free on how they can attract wealth and good fortune this New Year.
Om Ma Ni Bei Mi Hong
(Accept the Blessings)
Hanging my wish card full of hopeful wishes to come true at the lucky peach tree in the grand lobby of Manila Hotel.
The Peach Tree with all our wish cards were blessed by Feng Shui Master Vittorio Chau.
The Peach Tree with all our wish cards were blessed by Feng Shui Master Vittorio Chau.
A Prosperity Booth was set up
where guests can choose from premium selection of nian gao (tikoy) that may be gifted to loved ones.
Guests were treated for a special New Year banquet and enjoyed delicious Cantonese Food at Mabuhay Palace
It has been said that fish also has symbolic significance because the Chinese word for fish is yu sound like the word for riches or abundance and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the year to come and my favorite tikoy that is considered good luck eat during this time.
Mabuhay Palace will also feature some of their best dishes to Welcome the Year of the Wooden Horse with their special New Year set menu for Php 3,000 net per person until February 10.
Manila Hotel will continue to offer the Imperial Chinese New Year room package until February 9 for as low as PhP 10,408.00 per night (for a maximum of two adults and two children per room).
Patrons can stay at a Superior Deluxe Room and enjoy a special complimentary buffet breakfast for two at the Cafe Ilang-Ilang and use vouchers worth Php 2,000.00 at the Mabuhay Palace in commemoration of this special holiday.
Manila Hotel
One Rizal Park 0913 Manila, Philippines
For inquiries and room reservations, you may contact Manila Hotel 527-0011 local 1175 to 1179.
For booking tables in any of the Grand Dame's restaurants, you may contact 527-0011 local 1261.
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Red Jumpsuit from Sammy dress
Heels from So! Fab
♥ It is recommended to Dress in RED on Chinese New Year because Red is the color of joy and celebration in China and brings an auspicious start to the New Year.
♥ It is recommended to Dress in RED on Chinese New Year because Red is the color of joy and celebration in China and brings an auspicious start to the New Year.
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Much Love, Rochelle
Much Love, Rochelle
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