As the Lunar New Year approaches next week, The Peninsula Manila invites guests to embark on memorable experiential journeys and festivities that reflect the hotel’s commitment to honoring Filipino-Chinese cultural traditions with elegance and authenticity.

Guests of the hotel can enjoy the vibrant customs of this festive season, from striking red lanterns and mesmerizing lion and dragon dances at The Lobby to exceptional culinary offerings at its restaurants, these events will embody the spirit of the Year of the Snake while showcasing The Peninsula Manila’s legendary service and attention to detail.

On Jan. 29, the Peninsula’s mesmerizing Lion and Dragon Dance will once again take center stage at The Lobby. This lively performance, believed to dispel evil spirits and usher in luck, always adds an extra burst of excitement to the Lunar New Year festivities. Red lai see envelopes, symbolizing fortune and prosperity, will also be shared. Striking red lanterns will adorn the hotel lobby, creating a vibrant display by day and a captivating glow by night, an unforgettable sight for this special celebration.

In honor of the Year of the Snake, The Peninsula Boutique is flying in especially from Hong Kong the much-coveted Chinese New Year Red Date with Ginger Juice Pudding. The Peninsula Boutique is also offering its limited-edition line of Lucky Lunar New Year Chocolate Trees as auspicious gifts for family and friends!

There will also be a big and delicious platter waiting in the middle of The Lobby’s dining tables for guests eager to welcome the Year of the Snake. First to be tossed into the platter are slices of smoked salmon, with everyone cheering “nin nin yau yu (let there be abundance every year).” Then the carrots go in, followed by a roar of “hong wen dong tau (good luck).” Then everyone puts in their chopsticks and mixes the ingredients together, tossing them as high as they can. This goes on for a while, as various components of the traditional Chinese New Year lo hei — or prosperity toss — are mixed and thrown in, and the higher they are mixed and lifted, the more good luck there will be in the new year. The Peninsula Chinese New Year lo hei can be enjoyed by four guests and is available for lunch and dinner at The Lobby for ₱6,888 (inclusive of taxes).