Araneta City celebrates Chinese New Year with exciting offerings and lucky strides to usher in an auspicious year on February 17.
With the theme, Gallop in Prosperity, Araneta City presents a fiery tradition filled with festivities and celebration of Chinese culture to welcome a prosperous year ahead. Immerse yourself in a visual spectacle of luminous lanterns, Chinese Zodiac Horoscopes, energetic dances, and a bounty of the finest and most authentic oriental cuisines.
These curated offerings will bring the spirit of the Chinese New Year to life across Araneta City. Experience it as the City of Firsts transforms into a vibrant space where cultural traditions are displayed and shared, making the Lunar New Year memorable and prosperous.
Festive feast, free Nian Gao at World Kitchens (February 17)
Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with a festive feast at World Kitchens! Enjoy everything from the special Lo Hei to savory Peking Duck, along with all other favorites at World Kitchens. Don’t miss out on the specially curated Chinese New Year Menu from 18 Jade and HK Ma’s Bistro, perfect for sharing with family.
Diners and patrons at World Kitchens will receive authentic “Tikoy” on the Chinese New Year. Celebrate the entry of an auspicious year with a one-of-a-kind dining experience at World Kitchens.
More celebration choices around the City
Bring the whole clan to Araneta City and find the best authentic Chinese restaurant for a perfect feast and celebration. Gloria Maris is now on the Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2, serving a wide array of Chinese delicacies. Love and prosper at Choi Garden at the Lagoon in Gateway Mall 2 for the best Chinese fare paired with gift vouchers or celebrate the Lunar New Year at Tim Ho Wan in Coliseum Plaza with their Truffle Prosperity Series. Sip the finest flavors at Golden Noodle House in Farmers Plaza or at Hap Chan in Ali Mall for discounted group bundles.
Feast and find fortune in Hotels
Rein in the luck of the Year of the Horse at a buffet where flavor races, fortune waits, and indulgence knows no finish line! At Novotel Manila Araneta City, stride into prosperity at Food Exchange Manila with the Chinese New Year Buffet from February 16 to 17, 2026.
While Chinese favorites, straight from Binondo to Shanghai, are at strEATs in ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, bringing street-style flavors to the buffet. Familiar flavors, comforting classics, and bold bites come together in one satisfying spread every week at strEATs’ Weekend Buffet Wok Adventure, available every Saturday & Sunday.
Feast of Fortune (February 16 to 22)
Enjoy traditional Chinese delicacies at Araneta City. Find authentic Tikoy, hopia, siomai, siopao, and more at the Gateway Mall Activity Area this Chinese New Year. Famous Chinese brands and restaurants come together to create a curated one-stop marketplace for all oriental flavors, giving luck and prosperity to everyone.
Prosperity Event (February 17)
Experience a vibrant display of Chinese culture at the Prosperity Event in Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, featuring a cultural show. The Prosperity Event headlines acrobats and dragon dancers at 2:30 PM for a fiery gallop to bring in luck, tarot card readers, and a Chinese Zodiac Horoscope Exhibit for a peek at the future. Photobooths are available so shoppers can capture memorable experiences.
Lanterns and Luck (February 17)
Visit Farmers Plaza Activity Area to experience a mini-Chinatown, adorned with striking lanterns and oriental lamps. Peek through destiny with the Chinese Zodiac Horoscope Exhibit or opt to sit down with tarot card readers to light the path to the future. Capture memorable experiences with the galloping Photobooth.
Ride of Fortune (February 14 to 17)
Tour around Araneta City and see its iconic landmarks on a royal horse carriage. This year of the horse and love, let the beast drive you around the city to experience the vibrant streetscape of the City of Firsts. Just present a single receipt purchase worth Php 1,000 from any establishment in Araneta City.
Dragon and lion dance (February 16 & 17)
Attract good fortune with the majestic Dragon and lion dance around Araneta City. On February 16, catch the revelry in Cyberpark Towers, Ali Mall, New Frontier Theater Arcade, Manhattan Arcade, Gateway Tower, and Fiesta Carnival Arcade. On February 17, join the dance in Gateway Mall 1 and 2, Quantum Skyview in Gateway Mall 2, Farmers Plaza, and in Farmers Market and Farmers Garden. These traditional Chinese performances are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and joy while driving away evil spirits and negative energy.
Beyond Tradition: Evolving Chinese-Filipino Visions (February 12 to March 15)
This National Arts Month, Gateway Gallery celebrates the vibrant culture of Chinese-Filipino communities with the Beyond Tradition: Evolving Chinese-Filipino Visions Exhibit. This features the differences and similarities in traditions, arts, and history of Chinese-Filipinos. Witness the masterful strokes of premier Chinese-Filipino artists in this exhibition at the Small Room of Gateway Gallery.
Double the Fun with Molly
Pizza Hut, in partnership with Chinese hobby store, PopMart, launches its collaboration bringing Molly and Pizza closer to fans and foodies. Get in on the fun with the MOLLY Fun Box starting at ₱1,199! It comes with a FREE sticker to make your order extra cute. Want more? One can also get exclusive MOLLY merch for just ₱599!
