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Lucky Chinatown shines as the center of luck and prosperity this Lunar New Year

The festivities officially begin with rituals, cultural performances, and vibrant displays

By MBrand
Published Feb 7, 2026 03:28 pm
The towering Prosperity Tree symbolizes a harvest of endless blessings, standing as a vibrant centerpiece that anchors Lucky Chinatown as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity.
The towering Prosperity Tree symbolizes a harvest of endless blessings, standing as a vibrant centerpiece that anchors Lucky Chinatown as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity.
Lucky Chinatown stands as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity, bringing the community together at the heart of Binondo to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with good fortune and auspicious beginnings.
The lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Chinatown Walk ignites a series of events and attractions featuring traditional rituals, cultural showcases, musical performances, and lively fairs that promise an immersive Lunar New Year celebration.
Blazing Stallion Light Display
Blazing Stallion Light Display
On February 14, Filipino-Chinese schools showcase Chinese heritage through vibrant cultural performances, leading into the February 15 unveiling of the Philippines’ first-ever LED Hanging Cylinder. The February 16 Countdown Concert amplifies the season's excitement before the celebration culminates on Lunar New Year Day, February 17, with a grand street parade.
Phoenix Dragon offers a selection of personalized charms and lucky essentials designed to manifest a year of wealth and prosperity.
Phoenix Dragon offers a selection of personalized charms and lucky essentials designed to manifest a year of wealth and prosperity.
Visitors may purchase personalized charms at the Phoenix Dragon before seeking more fortune at the Angpao Tree. Participation in the Angpao Tree Promo requires a minimum single receipt of ₱1,000 from any Lucky Chinatown mall partner, allowing guests to pick an Angpao and unveil surprises.
Chinese New Year rituals
Journey through the Trail of the Fire Horse by doing eight time-honored rituals across the mall to cleanse the spirit and attract success. Guests may seek divine guidance through the Lighting of the First Incense, while couples may wish under the Lovers’ Canopy to strengthen their relationship.
The Lighting of the First Incense heralds the new season, offering a moment of reflection and an invitation for luck to enter the year.
The Lighting of the First Incense heralds the new season, offering a moment of reflection and an invitation for luck to enter the year.
At the Lovers’ Canopy, couples can choose a wish from the card, write their names, and hang it among the decorations to celebrate their love.
At the Lovers’ Canopy, couples can choose a wish from the card, write their names, and hang it among the decorations to celebrate their love.
Visitors can discover their destiny with the astrological forecast by Feng Shui expert Johnson Chua or set their intentions at the Blazing Stallion Light Display. For those seeking wisdom, touch the Golden Abacus and ring the bell at the Paw of Luck six times. Complete the journey by hanging a wish on the Prosperity Tree and offering a prayer to the Six Laughing Buddhas.
Traditional lion and dragon performances bring excitement to the streets, showering spectators with fortune and success.
Traditional lion and dragon performances bring excitement to the streets, showering spectators with fortune and success.
Lucky Chinatown’s New Imperial Wing
The Imperial Wing, Lucky Chinatown’s newest dining and retail destination, offers an exceptional global lineup, highlighting the first-ever Philippine locations of Annindofu Tokyo and Hen Hao alongside a roster of brands new to Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, including Chinese Beef Noodles House, Magure Izakaya, Tonkatsu Aoki, and Cong Caphe.
The Imperial Wing, Lucky Chinatown’s newest dining and retail destination, provides visitors with unique ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The Imperial Wing, Lucky Chinatown’s newest dining and retail destination, provides visitors with unique ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Lucky Chinatown leads the community toward a season of growth and success, affirming its position as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity. For updates, visit megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or call (02) 8462-8888.

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