The year is not complete without the celebration of Chinese New Year-Philippine Version (actually, it’s every year’s much awaited event). This marks the official beginning of the year for some, the year of the OX. January 25-26 are allotted days for the celebration of the event. Some would say, the year will bring goodness and for the rest, bad luck. The same scenario every year, but the important thing is that still our faith to the Almighty will be more stronger and tighter. Chinese new year lucks are just guides to make our lives more exciting and challenging. These are for us to do our best to survive in every circumstance we are about to face, facing and to face.

In my case, we do not have work today (in leau with their celebration). In Davao City, there is a local version of China Town at the Uyanguren/Ramon Magsaysay Street. In that area, there are many Chinese businessmen and establishments. It is one of the busiest streets and places in the city. They considered Davao City as their second home (not to mentioned that they’ve married Filipina or Filipino).

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Anyway, to all Chinese and Filipino-Chinese, Happy New Year or Kung Hei Fat Choi.

May the luck of the year of the Ox be present in all our lives.