And so I had always wanted to witness an authentic Chinese New Year celebration and I finally did last year with the tour of Binondo courtesy of my friend, blogger and Filipino-Chinese historian Rence ...
Known as the world’s oldest Chinatown, Binondo is set to celebrate its 432nd founding anniversary on March 29. As the district becomes a stage for performances and cultural activities, at the heart of ...
Until another contender turns up, Binondo holds the title as the “oldest Chinatown in the world.” It could also be the “oldest Chinatown in America” if we reckon from the period when the Philippines ...
I explored a delicious food stop in Binondo and discovered the rich flavors, local favorites, and classic dishes that make ...
It’s another lunar year to celebrate life, and what a fun way to start the Year of the Wood Snake is by immersing yourself in the world’s oldest Chinatown, housed in the busy street of Binondo, Manila ...
There’s one thing that sets the world’s oldest Chinatown apart from the current food neighborhoods—the culinary experience is just as rich as the place itself Written by: Ivan Man Dy Binondo is an old ...
(L-R) Projection mapping at Binondo Church and upgrades to the district’s major entryways are among the key improvements visitors can look forward to as Phase 2 of the Chinatown Revitalization Project ...
With a long history of Chinese immigration, the Philippine capital is unsurprisingly home to one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. While the pandemic may prevent us from marking the upcoming ...
Key landmarks in Binondo are now illuminated under Phase 2 of the Chinatown Revitalization Project, a privately funded initiative backed by the Filipino-Chinese community that government officials say ...