The Provincial Government of Capiz and the City of Roxas together with the Filipino Chinese community are celebrating the Chinese New Year with many activities and events for the people of the province.
Based on the schedule of activities released by the provincial government, there will be a Chinese Food festival, a Chinese Dragon dance parade and a lot more.
The celebration was planned through the initiative of Capiz Governor Fredenil Castro and with the cooperation of Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, the Filipino-Chinese community and the people of Capiz.
Chinese celebration in Capiz
Below are the pictures from different sources to show the festivities and what is more to come.
Images courtesy of Manila Bulletin
The celebration of the Chinese New Year here in Capiz before was not as grand and festive as this year. This is the first time that the province of Capiz celebrated our Chinese heritage with the importance that it should have.
The Chinese people had been known partners in trade with the Filipinos long way before the Spaniards came.
Images are from the Roxas City Communications Group and Mayor Ronnie Dadivas.
The Chinese New Year celebration in Roxas City, Capiz is not only lively and festive but also a showcase of Filipinos and Chinese have in common.
This is evident through the pictures shown here.
The schedule of activities for today, Feb. 10, 2024.
The schedule and images were released and owned by the provincial government of Capiz.
It is important to know that the festivities don’t stop here but it is a prelude and a stepping phase for a more grand celebration in the province of Capiz in the years to come.