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QC to hold 3-day Chinese New Year celebration

Published Feb 7, 2024 11:06 am

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the local government has lined up several activities for the three-day celebration of Chinese New Year in the city from Feb. 9 to 11.

According to the mayor, the celebration is part of the efforts to promote Banawe Street, the city's own China Town, as a hub for local and foreign tourists to enjoy food and exciting activities.

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Banawe Chinatown District in Quezon City (Photo from Quezon City Government/ MANILA BULLETIN

The city government said that through Ordinance No. 2453-2015, Banawe Street has been declared as the city’s Chinatown district, which is the largest in the world with an area of 5,919 square kilometers.

The street, known for the shops that sell car parts and other automobile supplies, also features different Chinese restaurants and landmarks.

The local government said that a QC Chinatown Heritage Tour will be held on Feb. 9 for social media influencers and members of the press to explore landmarks in Banawe, including the Sheng Lian Temple, the Buddhist Humanitarian Organization headquarters of the Tzu Chi Foundation, and  the Filipino-Chinese Friendship arcs called "Paifangs," and the Wow Toy Museum. The tour will be led by noted Chinese tour guide, Stanley Chi.

A food crawl to some of the hidden culinary gems in QC Chinatown District will also be held during the tour, it added.

Other activities on the same day include the  QC Chinatown Food, Arts and Crafts fair which features different booths selling Chinese delicacies, lucky charms and unique artisanal products.

The local government will kick off the second day of celebration with a Lion and Dragon Dance through the different establishments which will be  followed by a Chinatown float parade, Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstration.

A program will also be held at 4 p.m. where Belmonte will deliver the welcome remarks. 

QC Association of Filipino-Chinese Businessmen, Inc. President Joaquin Co, QC Chinatown Development Foundation, Inc. Chairman Charles Chen and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro will share inspirational messages.

Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Carlo Sotto will deliver the closing remarks while a grand fireworks display will cap the event.

On Sunday, February 11, the celebration will culminate with the first ever Chinatown Heritage Bike Tour, while visitors can still enjoy the food, arts and crafts fair.

Tourists may also enjoy song and dance performances by actor Jake Cuenca, singer Lirah Bermudez, Autotelic band, Philippine Cultural College and the Philippine Institute of Quezon City, and QC Symphonic Band.  

Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said that the local police will deploy about 200 personnel in different areas of the city to ensure the safety of visitors and residents during the three-day celebration

Parts of Del Monte Avenue corner Matutum Street, G. Roxas Street corner Banawe Street, Linaw Street corner Matutum Street,  Banawe Avenue corner Sta. Catalina Street,  Sta. Catalina Street corner Linaw Street will also be closed to motorists starting 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, in preparation for the event.

The local government said that the Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD) and Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) will coordinate to manage traffic flow in the areas during the event.

It also encouraged motorists to take alternate routes while traffic re-routing on the roads and parking area will be implemented.
 

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