Year of the Horse celebration at Imperial Palace Waterpark Cebu
One of the most important Chinese traditions is the celebration of the Chinese New Year, which is also known as the Spring Festival. The festivities run from New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival.
Among the practices used to commemorate the occasion is the ceremonial dotting of the lion’s eyes. This is done to awaken the spirit of the lion and give it life. Then the crashing of the cymbals and the beating of the drums break the silence. The lion dance begins as brightly colored creatures move through the areas of the premises and make their way across the flurry of excited spectators.
Another integral element of the celebration is the dragon dance. It symbolizes the bringing of good luck and success in the coming year. The legends say that the dragon dance was first performed as a means of appeasing the Dragon King into releasing rain onto the drought stricken lands of the farmers. Chinese societies make every effort to have very long dragon dancing during New Year.
The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits.
The Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa in Mactan has earned the well- deserved reputation of being the ideal place to celebrate such an event.
The luxury resort observed the customary rituals. The affair culminated with a dinner buffet at its landscaped gardens, which were decorated with colorful lanterns. Executive sous chef Kenny Yong Tze Hin received felicitations for the spread of Chinese flavors at its Asian food stations. Hoteliers Jason and Justin Uy with chairman Yong Jun Park were pleased to see everyone enjoying a truly wonderful evening.
