CAGAYAN DE ORO—The local government here opened the week-long celebration of the Chinese New Year with dances and exhibitions at parks and malls. A festive symphony of the lights accompanied by dances performed by students marked the opening celebration of the celebration at Gaston Park on Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020. San Juan said the Bell Church Cagayan de Oro chapter will lead the celebration on New Year in their temple in Barangay Macasandig on Friday January 24. San Juan said the local government of Cagayan de Oro supports the local Filipino-Chinese community in recognition of their contribution to the city. Mayor Oscar Moreno said despite the threats of bombings and wars in Mindanao, the local Filipino-Chinese community remained in the city.
Source: The Local January 20, 2020 22:41 UTC