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It was Chinese New Year, first day of the Year of the Earth Dog. I was sure that the area around the Binondo Chinatown in Manila would be packed. Parked my car at a mall, rode the LRT train and set off on foot. It proved to be challenging to take pictures during the event due to the multitudes of people. There aren't enough elbow room for my desired compositions, nonetheless, I held on to my camera and snapped whatever (and whoever) catches my eye. (Click on any photo to start slideshow) Condo Vibes WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS POST? Share your ideas by commenting.

If there’s a trick to enjoying the Chinese New Year, it's by doing a photowalk along the streets of the Manila Chinatown. This year, the Fire Rooster takes the limelight. Probably as old as Manila itself, the Chinatown in the Binondo district has been the center of Chinese life and culture in the Philippines since precolonial times. Perennially popular, it’s both a legitimate dining destination and a wonderland of interesting sights. All the restaurants, shops, streets and alleyways radiates that "Little China" look, enough to attract revelers from all parts of the metropolis to come marching in and celebrate. Parades, dragon dances, fireworks and marvelous food are a staple. Merrymaking on the streets and dining at the finest Chinese restaurants. Here's what we saw during the celebration of the 2017 Chinese New Year - the Year of the Fire Rooster. Kung Hei Fat Choi! Condo Vibes Ongpin Street The entrance of the Manila Chinatown is Ongpin St...