Dutch Pinoys welcome Year of the Dragon

Dutch Pinoys welcome Year of the Dragon

By Loui Galicia, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at 02/03/2012 2:07 AM | Updated as of 02/03/2012 2:07 AM



Filipinos celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Netherlands.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Pinoys joined the Chinese community of the Hague in its celebration of the Year of the Dragon.

Major shopping streets of downtown The Hague, particularly Chinatown, became crowded, colorful and noisy as the week-long celebrations for the Chinese New Year came to an end.

Some Pinoys also joined in the celebrations.

Everyone had high hopes of a better business climate, work, and the end of Europe's economic and financial crisis.

Leading the optimists are, of course, the Chinese.

"The dragon is a special animal for the Chinese. Last year, we had a difficult year here in Europe and I hope that the year of the dragon will bring us a lot of success, peace and better economic situation," said Hang Chung, an organizer at the Chinese celebrations.

"We hope everything will be fine and everyone can realize their wishes," said Amy, a Chinese who joined the celebrations.

Even Filipinos are full of hope.

“Dahil nga New Year, kahit ano pang nationality, pag nagpalit ang taon ay positive tayo lahat sa darating sa kung anong darating, dahil nga sa maraming krisis na nakikita," said Anabelle Lasaten.

Whatever one's nationality is, a good luck is always on the wish list with every new year.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

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