Aside
from the longest celebration of the Christmas Season, Filipinos also have their
own ways to perk up during New Year’s Eve.
Bearing some of the Chinese influences, various traditions
such as lighting fireworks and making a lot of noise to drive away evil spirits
are being practiced by most of them in the belief to avoid bad luck and prosper
in the upcoming year. Staying awake until midnight is also common, and seems
like a tradition not just in the Philippines but also in the whole world. Who
would even want miss grand fireworks displays, right?
Check out below various ways to celebrate New Year’s
Eve with a bang! Cause believe us, when you’re in the Philippines, there’s no
shortage of what you can do to welcome the coming New Year in style!
POOL AND CLUB PARTIES
If you happen to be in the big city, don’t care about
large fireworks displays, looking to celebrate with a few alcoholic beverages
in tow, and considers having an unforgettable night of your life, well then,
getting into the night scene is what you should do!
New Year’s Eve in the city particularly in Manila is
going to be an exquisite evening – as you would expect from its chic clubs. Parties
and celebrations get bigger and better every year. Dance the night away to eclectic
line up of music, live bands and DJs as they take over the stage that’ll make
you entertained until the clock strikes midnight!
OUTDOOR EVENTS OR STREET-PARTIES
Bigger and louder celebration awaits for you when you
hit-off the streets of the Philippines and here’s why. Some malls and Big TV
networks never miss to hold open-air events for locals that serve purely
entertainment. Jive with live music performances, get star stuck by some local
celebrity sightings, and be amazed by the grand fireworks display by the end of
the night!
But if you’re looking for a more family-friendly
destination, better head on to public parks like, Luneta Park and Quezon City
Memorial Circle. They offer an amazing entertainment perfect for the whole
family, you’ll just have to bring your own food, lay down and enjoy the whole
night!
Oh and take note that in some areas in the Philippines, locals welcome the New Year with noisemakers such as torotot or party blowers cause firecrackers are banned.
ATTEND GALA PARTIES IN HOTELS
Want to stay away from home but tries to avoid big
crowds this New Year? Well then, Hotels are the best option for you!
Offering an exclusive party countdown, guests and
event-goers will be serenaded with live band or acoustic performances and
entertained by various local celebrities with their special performances. Feast
on special dinner packages or grand buffets especially prepped for this event.
For some, they held events on their rooftop bars
giving guests the best combinations –fancy drinks, great service and a perfect
view of the fireworks illuminating the sky. So if we were you, better book a
reservation now before slots are gone!
CHILL BY THE BEACH
Bring the New Year with the sand between your toes! With
the 7641 islands of the Philippines, there is no doubt why some locals and tourists welcome the New
Year by the beach. From serene secluded coves to pristine white beaches, you
got a lot to choose from!
Some islands are essentially transformed into a party
haven during this particular evening. After witnessing breathtaking sunsets,
make yourself full with beach barbecues; enjoy live entertainment and exclusive
gala dinners hosted by some resorts. It may be simple yet this laidback
experience will surely give you a more romantic and intimate time with your
loved ones, all away from the big crowd.
CELEBRATE AT HOME
Of course, no parties or fancy hotel dinner can beat a
celebration at home together with your family. Symbolizing prosperity for the
upcoming year, Filipinos prepares bountiful meals during midnight known as Media Noche. To keep everyone
entertained, each family got their own traditions like movie marathons,
karaoke, and parlor games.
With that being said, if you’re just visiting and don’t
have family or friends in the city, Filipinos are sure to welcome you to ring the
new year in their presence. Known for their generosity, it's no surprise if you would be invited into their homes to share the experience. So if you’re got got luck and asked to spend New Year’s with them, expect countless cheap
beers, a grand feast, and lots of singing and laughing!
No matter how you welcome the New Year, one must not forget to reflect
and count the blessings they received this 2018. Together with Isla Story, let's say hello
to a healthy and prosperous 2019!
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I also like to enjoy new year event like this, and I will try to enjoy like this through new year boston.
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