by Pearl Socias
February has the least number of days among the other months, but it is definitely filled with many things to celebrate! Manifest luck in life, love, and everything in between with a spectacular convergence of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day.
Join SM City Iloilo’s enchanting celebrations that highlight the fusion of culture, tradition, and romance with exciting activities lined up from February 6 to 29. Let everyone’s hearts welcome prosperity and success with special activities!
Before embarking on a stroll that would be indulgent for the eyes and the heart, fill your stomach first and feast your way into the Year of the Wood Dragon. Worry no more, as many food stalls and restaurants at SM City Iloilo give you great deals on your favorite and authentic Chinese culinary delights!
Savor sarap ng swerte in a fusion of lauriat flavors with Chowking, have your servings of yang chow or jiaozi at Harbour City, avail Kusina Tsina’s promo bundles on dimsum and lumpia, ingest comfort with Classic Savory’s steaming lomi or mami, satisfy your sweet and savory siopao cravings at Tiger Bao House, luck is in the form of chicken and duck dishes at The Summer House, munch on Grumpy Cat Cafe’s Pancit ni Injing and homecooked recipes, grab a heaping plate of stirfry noodle at How Fun Asian Fushion, have some mouth-watering seafood treat at Bistro Ocean City, or eat mantou and tofu like an emperor with Vikings Luxury Buffet.
Wow, what an array of delectable choices! Once you are full, let us start delving into some adventure!
Kick the negativity away and equip yourself with the right charms. Step into a passion- and energy-filled atmosphere at the “Luck and Love Fair”. The mall’s lower ground floor has been transformed for the entire month into a sea of red figurines, lanterns, trinkets, and red envelopes, among many others.
You may also check out the “Chinese New Year Arts and Culture Exhibit” at the Northpoint area, which will be open until Feb. 11. Surely you do not want to miss the perfect token for you and your loved one in the bazaar or snap a memorable rendezvous against enchanting cultural pieces, backgrounds, and installations.
Worried about what the future holds? Consult the stars and check out how they align! Catch the “Lucky Forecast” with Feng Shui expert Marites Allen until Feb. 18 at the Northpoint area as it showcases Chinese zodiac predictions, be it about money, career, or love, this year of the Wood Dragon.
Since animals have a significant position in the Chinese zodiac, it is just right that our furry friends should be included in the fun. Sprinkle your pets with a little bit more love dust and spread their contagious charms with “Pets in Love” on Feb. 16 at the mall’s main event center.
The dragon, among many other things, symbolizes bravery, boundless vitality, and auspiciousness. Invoke the inner dragon in you and witness the mesmerizing Lion and Dragon dancers. The practice of “Lucky Dance” parading through the mall on Feb. 10 and 11 brings good luck and positive energy to all, dancing one’s way to a prosperous future ahead.
And definitely not last on the to-do list is watching the all-out performances at the mall’s main event center to be rendered by the three big Chinese-Filipino schools — Iloilo Scholastic Academy (Feb. 7), Hua Siong College of Iloilo (Feb. 10), and Sun Yat Sen High School of Iloilo (Feb. 11)./PN
