Binondo glows as Manila gears up for Chinese New Year

2026-02-16 - 05:46

MANILA, Philippines – A day before the holiday, the Manila City government began installing Chinese lanterns in Binondo to show support for the Filipino-Chinese community’s celebration of Chinese New Year. In photos shared by the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPS), lanterns were seen being hung along the streets of Binondo and major thoroughfares