Davao Chinese New Year Festival 2013

Photo credit to DAVAO CITY TOURISM

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

DAVAO CITY TOURISM

2013 CHINESE NEW CELEBRATION
February 8-9, 2013
Jollycourt, Davao Central Highschool
Davao City

A project undertaking by The Davao City Chinatown Development Council And Duaw Davao Foundation

(the following Programs are subject to changes)

February 8, 2013

4:30 pm Official turnover ceremony of the PROSPERITY ARCH (Sta. Ana ave. Corner Alvarez st. )

5:30 pm Official opening of the Street Activity @ DCHS vicinity (J.P. Laurel/ Sta. Ana ave.)
Sponsored by – San Miguel Corp.

6:30 pm Chinese New Year celebration @ Jollicourt, DCHS compound

Program Opening ribbon cutting – Filipino Chinese dignitaries (with Mayor Sara)
Parade of 12 animals lantern contest
Pambansang Awit
Invocation
Welcome Address
Acknowledgment of Guests
Dragon / Lion dance / Angpao
Message from the Mayor
Awarding of the plaque of appreciation
Misua with egg / Tikoy eating / Tea time
Songs and dances – 6 chinese schools
Awarding of lantern contest winners
Raffles
Film showing

• Guests include Government officials, City Councilors, School children (elementary and high school), Head of Filipino Chinese organizations, Heads of the 13 family associations in Davao, Teachers and others

February 9, 2013
- Street activity c/o San Miguel Corp.
- Chinese Food street and bazaars (J.P. Laurel / Sta. Ana ave.)
- Film showing (Chinese movies)
- Countdown with Manila based entertainers