"Embracing Tradition: The Fusion of Lunar New Year in Filipino Culture"
Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, plays a significant role in Filipino culture and is observed by Filipinos regardless of what antecedents they come from.
Centuries of cultural exchange between Filipino and Chinese communities have made Chinese New Year practices a mainstream part of Filipino culture. Shared traditions include passing around the red envelopes known as ang pao and eating tikoy, a sticky rice cake that symbolizes prosperity and family unity. Commercialization and modern media have popularized the holiday further with new ways of wide accessibility.
The overall celebration of Chinese New Year throughout the Philippines really demonstrated how well-assimilated it was. It speaks of the influence that historical interactions have brought, as well as of the shared desire for good fortune and strong family ties.
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