The traditional Banawe Chinese New Year celebration will return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said the Quezon City local government on Monday, Jan. 16.
The city government, through QC Tourism Department headed by Tetta Tirona, will lead the celebration on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the corner of P. Florentino and Banawe Avenue.
“Ito’y isang paraan ng pagpapakita ng ating pakikiisa sa ating Filipino-Chinese community na katuwang natin sa pag-unlad at pagpapatibay ng ating siyudad ,” said Tirona. People’s Republic of China Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian will serve as guest of honor and keynote speaker during the event.
Atayde will also provide a short message during the program, while Sotto will deliver the closing remarks.
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