Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila pays tribute to the rich and uniqueness Filipino-Chinese culture with a line-up of performances, activities and exhibits, in an event called, “Lucky Chinatown’s Silken Ties.”
Leading these series of events is a Fil-Chi Chic Fashion Exhibit that opened on June 3 and will run till June 9 at the ground floor. On display are the exquisite creations of top Filipino-Chinese designers such as Lizanne Cua, Gerswin Qua and Edwin Uy.
The Chinese influence in Philippine cuisine is showcased in The Melting Pot: Filipino Chinese Fusion Cuisine Exhibit. Ongoing till June 7, mall goers can take a look at this gallery of mouth-watering Filipino-Chinese fusion dishes, which gathers well-loved dishes such as the Patatim, Lumpiang Shanghai, Chinese-Style Fried Chicken, Pancit and many more. These dishes are also available at different Lucky Chinatown restaurants and food establishments until June 16.
Shoppers looking to know more and experience different arts of either Filipino or Chinese origin can drop by the Chinoy Cultural Fair on June 8 to 9. Math enthusiasts can stop by the abacus exhibition, while artists will surely enjoy seeing Chinese brush paintings. Mall-goers can also have fun learning more about their personalities at the Handwriting Analysis booth or get a lovely drawing from the Kho Shou Art Club. They can also check out a display on charms from Dragon Phoenix and those who want to brush up or learn Hookien can visit the You Speak Hokkien booth.
The Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day festivities at Lucky Chinatown culminate with a community celebration to be led by Chinese-Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI) and various Chinese schools and community groups. From 10am onwards on June 8, spectators will be treated to a grand cultural affair, which will be highlighted by spectacular dance numbers and musical performances among others.
With educational exhibits, workshops and cultural performances in store, Silken Ties is a can’t miss weeklong celebration for both Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese. Families can have fun and learn more about Filipino-Chinese culture in this Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day Festival only at Lucky Chinatown.
For more information on Silken Ties: 12 years of Filipino and Chinese Friendship, contact the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at (+632) 576-8139 or log on to www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.
source: interaksyon.com