Ring in Chinese New Year at Ayala Center Cebu

CEBU, Philippines - We bid farewell to 2013's Year of the Snake this season as Ayala Center Cebu invites you to welcome in the Year of the Horse a wide variety of cultural events and activities, along with traditional performances.

 Get psyched to celebrate the year of the most powerful 12 zodiac creatures duringDrumbeats and Dragons while good energy is in the air with dragon and lion dances on January 31 from 3PM-8PM mallwide. Donate to the BalikBalay Campaign's Money Tree and get a chance to win instant prizes from January 31 to February 2 at The Gallery.

 Soak up the cold atmosphere and then tuck into a bowl or two of delicious New Year dumplings with family and friends for XIN NIAN: CEBU CITY CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL. In partnership with the Cebu City Tourism Commission, this fusion of traditional and contemporary activities that celebrate the rich Chinese culture will also showcase an exotic street food festival participated by Cebu's best Chinese restaurants on February 1 & 2 from 10am-10pm. Come alive with a feast of flavors from a vast array of cooking stalls and food fests from this Little Chinatown Food Fest. Don't miss samples and treats from Alta Cebu Village Garden Resort, Cebu City Marriott Hotel, Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa Cebu, Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, Deluxe Hopia Bakery, Dimsum Break, La Fortuna Bakery, Lumpia House and Tsim Sha Tsui when they set up kiosks at the Terraces that are guaranteed to become a hotspot for Cebuanos this month.

 Settle in for a night of celebrations at Ayala Center Cebu's Xin Nian Cultural Show on February 1 & 2 from 6-7pm to warm your heart and electrify your senses. Witness a lunar new year show with more gorgeous characters, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions and the crowd favorite spectacular dragon dance happening at the Terraces guaranteed to scare off any lingering misfortunes from the previous year.

 Be swept off your feet with these events and more only at Cebu's premiere lifestyle destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. For more inquiries, call the Concierge at 232-0380. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or "like" the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events. (FREEMAN)