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2012 Chinese New Year at Manila Chinatown
RedDot & GE Camera’s Chinese New Year Photowalk and Contest
January 23, 2012

We were not quite sure whether the festivities will be the day before or the day after Chinese New Year's Eve. We chose the day after and I think we chose wrong. Past photo ops were made on the day itself of the New Year but it seems the crowd moved to the day before because of activities organized by the local government (including the pedestrianized Ongpin St.). At least we were able to join RedDot's GE Chinese Photowalk and got a good breakfast and pointers on the What and the Where of Chinese New Year in Binondo. Thanks to RedDot and GE for the well managed photowalk and contest!

I am actually disappointed with the whole atmosphere of Chinatown in Manila (whether or not it's Chinese New Year or not). There is just too many people, traffic, things, clutter and everything that it really doesn't feel like Chinatown. I compare to Chinatown in Singapore for example... even if it's not Chinese New Year, they have much more lanterns hanging and other Chinese decorations around the area compared to Chinese New Year in Manila's Chinatown! Despite our general disappointment, I made do with the photos I took as I shoot rarely and I don't want a photo trip to go to waste.

The morning was not a complete waste though; my wife was able to buy some good food and fruits at cheap prices around the area and we were able to eat a good Chinese meal as well. Thanks again to RedDot for their strong support to various activities of photographers in the Philippines!

2012 Chinese New Year at Manila Chinatown
RedDot & GE Camera’s Chinese New Year Photowalk and Contest
January 23, 2012

We were not quite sure whether the festivities will be the day before or the day after Chinese New Year's Eve. We chose the day after and I think we chose wrong. Past photo ops were made on the day itself of the New Year but it seems the crowd moved to the day before because of activities organized by the local government (including the pedestrianized Ongpin St.). At least we were able to join RedDot's GE Chinese Photowalk and got a good breakfast and pointers on the What and the Where of Chinese New Year in Binondo. Thanks to RedDot and GE for the well managed photowalk and contest!

I am actually disappointed with the whole atmosphere of Chinatown in Manila (whether or not it's Chinese New Year or not). There is just too many people, traffic, things, clutter and everything that it really doesn't feel like Chinatown. I compare to Chinatown in Singapore for example... even if it's not Chinese New Year, they have much more lanterns hanging and other Chinese decorations around the area compared to Chinese New Year in Manila's Chinatown! Despite our general disappointment, I made do with the photos I took as I shoot rarely and I don't want a photo trip to go to waste.

The morning was not a complete waste though; my wife was able to buy some good food and fruits at cheap prices around the area and we were able to eat a good Chinese meal as well. Thanks again to RedDot for their strong support to various activities of photographers in the Philippines!

2012 Chinese New Year at Manila Chinatown
RedDot & GE Camera’s Chinese New Year Photowalk and Contest
January 23, 2012

We were not quite sure whether the festivities will be the day before or the day after Chinese New Year's Eve. We chose the day after and I think we chose wrong. Past photo ops were made on the day itself of the New Year but it seems the crowd moved to the day before because of activities organized by the local government (including the pedestrianized Ongpin St.). At least we were able to join RedDot's GE Chinese Photowalk and got a good breakfast and pointers on the What and the Where of Chinese New Year in Binondo. Thanks to RedDot and GE for the well managed photowalk and contest!

I am actually disappointed with the whole atmosphere of Chinatown in Manila (whether or not it's Chinese New Year or not). There is just too many people, traffic, things, clutter and everything that it really doesn't feel like Chinatown. I compare to Chinatown in Singapore for example... even if it's not Chinese New Year, they have much more lanterns hanging and other Chinese decorations around the area compared to Chinese New Year in Manila's Chinatown! Despite our general disappointment, I made do with the photos I took as I shoot rarely and I don't want a photo trip to go to waste.

The morning was not a complete waste though; my wife was able to buy some good food and fruits at cheap prices around the area and we were able to eat a good Chinese meal as well. Thanks again to RedDot for their strong support to various activities of photographers in the Philippines!

2012 Chinese New Year at Manila Chinatown
RedDot & GE Camera’s Chinese New Year Photowalk and Contest
January 23, 2012

We were not quite sure whether the festivities will be the day before or the day after Chinese New Year's Eve. We chose the day after and I think we chose wrong. Past photo ops were made on the day itself of the New Year but it seems the crowd moved to the day before because of activities organized by the local government (including the pedestrianized Ongpin St.). At least we were able to join RedDot's GE Chinese Photowalk and got a good breakfast and pointers on the What and the Where of Chinese New Year in Binondo. Thanks to RedDot and GE for the well managed photowalk and contest!

I am actually disappointed with the whole atmosphere of Chinatown in Manila (whether or not it's Chinese New Year or not). There is just too many people, traffic, things, clutter and everything that it really doesn't feel like Chinatown. I compare to Chinatown in Singapore for example... even if it's not Chinese New Year, they have much more lanterns hanging and other Chinese decorations around the area compared to Chinese New Year in Manila's Chinatown! Despite our general disappointment, I made do with the photos I took as I shoot rarely and I don't want a photo trip to go to waste.

The morning was not a complete waste though; my wife was able to buy some good food and fruits at cheap prices around the area and we were able to eat a good Chinese meal as well. Thanks again to RedDot for their strong support to various activities of photographers in the Philippines!

2012 Chinese New Year at Manila Chinatown
RedDot & GE Camera’s Chinese New Year Photowalk and Contest
January 23, 2012

We were not quite sure whether the festivities will be the day before or the day after Chinese New Year's Eve. We chose the day after and I think we chose wrong. Past photo ops were made on the day itself of the New Year but it seems the crowd moved to the day before because of activities organized by the local government (including the pedestrianized Ongpin St.). At least we were able to join RedDot's GE Chinese Photowalk and got a good breakfast and pointers on the What and the Where of Chinese New Year in Binondo. Thanks to RedDot and GE for the well managed photowalk and contest!

I am actually disappointed with the whole atmosphere of Chinatown in Manila (whether or not it's Chinese New Year or not). There is just too many people, traffic, things, clutter and everything that it really doesn't feel like Chinatown. I compare to Chinatown in Singapore for example... even if it's not Chinese New Year, they have much more lanterns hanging and other Chinese decorations around the area compared to Chinese New Year in Manila's Chinatown! Despite our general disappointment, I made do with the photos I took as I shoot rarely and I don't want a photo trip to go to waste.

The morning was not a complete waste though; my wife was able to buy some good food and fruits at cheap prices around the area and we were able to eat a good Chinese meal as well. Thanks again to RedDot for their strong support to various activities of photographers in the Philippines!