Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the celebration of the 2025 Chinese New Year on Friday night at Binondo Square, Manila.

“For over 430 years, Chinatown has been a significant part of our culture,” she said.

“Throughout the centuries, this place has stood as a symbol of unity and cooperation among our Filipino-Chinese friends and has significantly shaped the capital city’s character, economy, trade, and industry,” she added.

The lighting of the Prosperity Tree was accompanied by a fireworks display and several dragon dance performances, marking the start of the five-day Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year celebration.