The prosperity tree is seen at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' city of Manila invites everyone to kickstart the Chinese Spring Festival celebration with the lighting of the symbolic prosperity tree in Chinatown here, creating a festive holiday vibe.
The golden tree is decorated with various Spring Festival elements including red lanterns. In Chinese culture, the colors of gold and red spread the message of good fortune and prosperity for everyone in the coming new year.
The Spring Festival, falling on Feb. 10 to kick off the Year of the Dragon, has been officially listed as a UN Floating Holiday in the UN Calendar of Conferences and Meetings starting in 2024.
A woman takes photos with the prosperity tree at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
People take photos with the prosperity tree at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Dragon and lion dances are seen during the lighting ceremony of prosperity tree at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Lion dances are seen during the lighting ceremony of prosperity tree at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Dragon dances are seen during the lighting ceremony of prosperity tree at Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)■