by Shaun Alejandrae Y. Uy
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Filipino-Chinese Community, in cooperation with the local government of Cagayan de Oro City, treats the public to a festival of dances, performances, and Pyro Music Fireworks at the Rio de Oro Boulevard, January 28, to celebrate the rich shared culture of the Chinese New Year among Filipinos and those with Chinese descent.
City Mayor Rolando A. Uy underscores the importance of both cultures, saying, “The Chinese New Year Festival has become a much-anticipated tradition in our city. It is heartwarming to see such a diverse group here, united in honoring a Filipino-Chinese tradition. By being here, we acknowledge that we accept each other, we need each other, and we support and uplift each other.”
Uy thanks all those in attendance as well as the individuals and groups that made the celebration possible.
“We look forward to the Year of the Wood Snake; let us embrace what it symbolizes—wisdom, intuition, and transformation. Let us continue to work together to build a city that thrives on unity, diversity, and mutual respect and understanding,” said Uy.
He wishes everyone, their families, and the city will receive blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity.
Performances set the tone for the festivities and their cultural significance. This included the lion dance, dragon dance, performing martial arts, the art of the Chinese fan, the Bamboo Scroll Dance, Chinese martial arts, and more. CIO PHOTO
