Colorful Chinese New Year celebration in Binondo

MANILA, Philippines—Revelers flocked to Binondo on Thursday to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The Chinatown district in Manila was crowded with people celebrating the Lunar New Year in a sea of colors, charms, decorations and performers as restaurants served them sumptuous Chinese fare.

Inquirer.net took in the sights during the festivities in these photos taken by Nestor Corrales, Noy Morcoso and Ryan Leagogo.

The crowd taking part during the celebration for the Chinese New Year:

Charms and trinkets to usher in prosperity:

The occasion won’t be complete without tikoy:

Activities at Lucky Chinatown mall: