CHINESE LUNAR YEAR CELEBRATION 2011
Chinatown, Binondo, Manila
3 February 2011
Treasures on the Street. Even on ordinary days, Binondo area is bustling with trades and buyers. From gold and silver jewelries, chinawares, appliance, electronics, and even construction materials. It's a one-stop destination for affordable retail and wholesale merchandise.
During special days such as the Chinese New Year, the street is even more livelier due to the number of street hawkers and peddlers. With all types of western and oriental food, fruits, antiques, lucky charms, jades and stones, and more. The colorful sight and the happy faces are more than enough reason for a good street shoot.
It's raining bunnies & hares!!! It's the Year of the Rabbit, once again! As the Lunar Year of the Metal Rabbit approaches, hundreds of rabbit merchandise can bee seen in every corner, not just in Chinese communities and establishments. In Binondo, our lenses feasted on the various items being sold by the peddlers on makeshift tables and hangers. Along with other lucky charms and jewelries, you can see different types of rabbit figurines and toys. I had a blast snapping them all, rubbing elbows with enthusiastic buyers and curious onlookers. Some vendors would graciously smile and pose with their items, while others would just give me a startled look and stern gaze. Can't blame them, though... I wasn't buying anything. lol
The usual treats! On normal days, you can still find the usual food and fruit stands along the streets. My routine buys everytime I go to Binondo are fried siopao, hopia, chinese sausage, and fruits... topped with chinese cuisine, specially noodles and dimsums for lunch. Occasionaly, I would go there to purchase materials for my projects. You can also find roasted chestnuts and coffee beans, grilled corns, barbecues, and local pastries even on ordinary days.
More of my captures during that day.
Next:
BINONDO PHOTOWALK Part 3 : THE PEOPLE & PLACES
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