Recently attended the Chinese New Year celebration of Crimson Hotel in Filinvest City, Muntinlupa. They prepared a program featuring the internationally acclaimed geomancer, Joseph Chau Kam Shing. It started with a Chinese new year blessing ceremony, then the eye dotting ceremony and the lion and dragon dance.
We were then proceeded to the Taste of Luck at the Crimson Grand Ballroom where families and guests gathered and treated another performance of the lion and dragon dance. Joseph Chau introduced the first dish called Yu Sheng, Yu means fish or abundance in Mandarin and Sheng meaning raw, also the same as the word life when spoken clearly.
Put them together and Yu Sheng symbolized the abundance of wealth and long life. Joseph Chau also instructed us to do the Prosperity Toss and say Lo Hei as loud as we can which means tossing luck or rise again. The louder and higher you do the Prosperity Toss, the richer you will be this year!
As the delicious food arrive one by one, Joseph Chau revealed the predictions for 2018. Joseph Chau has been a master of Feng Shui for over 35 years and has been travelling the world to offer his services in Chinese geomancy and mastery of Ancient tradition. Here are his forecast for the Year of the Dog:
I anticipated his predictions on the Year Of the Ox, my chinese zodiac. I love the prediction especially the money part!
A wonderful traditional Chinese performance called the fan dance where dancers dressed with a fierce makeup also showcased their graceful movements with the serene chinese music background.
Just outside the Grand Ballroom, there's a colorful gallery made up of chinese decorations and prosperity trees, an art exhibit and a Lucky Fair.
There were also chinese calligraphy where you can write your wishes, promises and greetings on a beautifully handwritten message in a traditional paper.
Currently, there's an ongoing Chinese inspired festive buffet at Cafe Eight. Take a bite with your family and friends at their carving station of Suckling Pig and Roasted Duck, Dim Sum corner with Xia-jiao and Xiao-long dumplings, and other traditional dishes like Beer Duck Stew, Golden Garlic-flavored Pork Ribs, Wok-fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Char Sui Pork Pastry, and Sesame Buchi. Rate starts at P1,383++ per person.
For more information or reservations, please visit the official website at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila/ or call (02) 863-2222.
Coverage by: Aaron Nomo
For Azrael's Merryland Blog
