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Discover the festive spirit of Chinese New Year in the heart of Manila’s Binondo district. Captured in vivid 4K HDR, this video showcases traditional lion and dragon dances, cultural heritage, and the ...
Established in 1594 in the Philippine capital Manila, Binondo has gone from financial hub to culinary hotspot boasting amazing restaurants.
When our office was still in Port Area, we made regular visits to Binondo – for a lunch of maki-mi and xiao long bao at Mezzanine café followed by shopping at Carvajal and Ongpin ...
MANILA's 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said Saturday that the communities in the Quiapo and Binondo districts were rejoicing when they heard the news that Pope Francis' health is improving. The ...
A good source where these surnames may be found is Binondo, the historic Chinatown of the Philippines widely recognized as the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594.
In the Philippines one way to identify a person’s ethnic origins is through his surname. Many Filipinos of Chinese descent either maintain their Chinese surnames, like Alfredo Lim, Vidal Tan and Jaime ...
Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, stands as a living testament to the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures. As it marks its 430th year anniversary, the celebration goes beyond the ...
MANILA's 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said Saturday that the communities in the Quiapo and Binondo districts were rejoicing when they heard the news that Pope Francis' health is improving. The pontiff, ...
Binondo—established in 1594 by the Spanish as a settlement for Chinese immigrants who converted to Catholicism—represents a unique blend of cultures and a pivotal moment in Philippine history.
BINONDO Contrary to its modern name, the New Toho Food Center was built in 1888, one of the oldest panciterias still in existence, and the oldest restaurant in Manila.
Known as the world's oldest Chinatown, Binondo is a rich melting pot of Filipino-Chinese culture. From jewelry to fabric, from feng shui to food, you name it, Binondo's got it — especially food.