On 18 November 2025 at 6:00 PM, Lucky Chinatown officially launched its “Christmas Unfolded” holiday season series. Highlighting art, culture, and sustainable design, the celebration filled the City of Manila with a vibrant and heartwarming festive spirit.
The joyous ceremony was attended by Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Ilagan Atienza, District 3 Councilor Jefferson “Jeff” C. Lau, Lucky Chinatown General Manager Norico Mizoguchi, and various community leaders. Representing the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), Executive Vice President Gerald Uy Chan and Corporate Secretary Henry Go were delegated by President Samuel Lee Uy to witness the lighting of the giant Christmas tree — a symbol of hope and blessings for the season.
This year’s festivities reimagined the joy of Christmas through creativity and innovation. Artists Liu Jianghua and Li Xiao, founders Accordion Paper Furnitures in Shenzhen, collaborated to showcase foldable art sculptures made from honeycomb kraft paper. Each installation blended light and movement, capturing the harmony of tradition and modern artistry in a breathtaking display.
The artworks conveyed the vitality of the holiday season while reflecting the cultural fusion of Chinese and Filipino heritage in historic Manila. At the center stood a themed Christmas tree designed with a “fan-page” motif, inviting visitors to write their wishes on its foldable pages, sending their blessings out into the festive glow.
The evening was further enlivened by heartfelt performances from local theater artists and student choirs, filling the mall with music and warmth. The lighting ceremony also embraced the spirit of giving. In partnership with Chinese community organizations, Lucky Chinatown helped grant the Christmas wishes of the Binondo Parish Youth Ministry, spreading joy to young people and deepening the celebration’s message of sharing and care.
CFBCI maintains a strong and enduring partnership with Lucky Chinatown. Over the years, the mall has generously provided venues free of charge for the association’s various competitions, including lion dance, wushu, table tennis, and lantern-making, supporting cultural preservation and youth engagement. These events have become annual highlights that strengthen Filipino-Chinese cultural heritage and foster community exchange.
EVP Chan emphasized that Lucky Chinatown is not only an important gathering place for the Chinese community but also a steadfast partner in cultural and educational initiatives. CFBCI is deeply honored to participate in this year’s Christmas lighting ceremony and looks forward to further collaboration to continue bringing positivity and inspiration to the community.
菲華工商總會訊：華人區美加廣場於二○二五年十一月十八日（星期二）下午六時，正式啟動「展開聖誕 (Christmas Unfolded)」聖誕季系列活動，以藝術、文化與永續設計元素為主軸，為岷倫洛注入濃厚節慶氣息。馬尼拉市長莫仁諾 (Francisco 「Isko」 Moreno Domagoso)，美加廣場總經理 Nori Mizoguchi、Megaworld Lifestyle Malls 策略支援副總裁 Rene Arnobit 和副市長亞典沙 (Angela Lei “Chi" Ilagan Atienza) ，馬尼拉市第三區議員劉少強(Jefferson “Jeff” C. Lau)及華社領袖應邀出席慶祝活動，場面歡欣熱鬧。
本會理事長黃書瑋委派執行副理事長曾國強與立案秘書吳恆利代表出席本次盛會，共同見證象徵希望與祝福的巨型聖誕樹亮燈時刻。今年的慶祝活動透過藝術和創新演繹聖誕節的歡樂。美加廣場與 Accordion Paper Furnitures 的創辦人，來自深圳的藝術家劉江華和李曉合作，在商場內展出以蜂巢牛皮紙製成的可摺疊藝術雕塑，每件作品都交織著光與動感，反映出傳統與現代創意之間的和諧，令人驚嘆。這些作品透過光影與動態呈現節慶的生命力，並象徵華人與菲律濱文化在岷倫洛這座歷史街區中的交融。廣場中央的主題聖誕樹以「扇頁」造型設計，邀請民眾在折頁間寫下祝福，讓節日心意隨著光芒一同傳遞。
當地戲劇藝術家和學生合唱團深情演唱讓點燈儀式更加熱鬧，整個商場充滿了音樂和節日的活力。點燈儀式亦延伸至公益層面，美加廣場與華社團體攜手實現岷倫洛教區青年事工（Binondo Parish Youth Ministry）的聖誕心願，為青少年帶來溫暖和祝福，使今年的節慶更具分享與關懷的意義。
本會與美加廣場長期保持良好合作關係。多年來，承蒙美加廣場免費提供場地，支持本會舉辦舞獅、武術、桌球及燈籠製作等多項比賽，成為推動菲華文化傳承與青年參與的重要助力。這些活動已成為社區年度亮點，亦促進菲華與本地居民的文化交流。
執行副理事長曾國強表示，美加廣場不僅是華社的重要聚點，也是長期支持社區文化與教育活動的夥伴。本會非常榮幸受邀出席今年的聖誕點燈典禮，並期待未來持續深化合作，共同為社區帶來更多積極與正向的力量。
圖片說明：
上左圖：（左起）吳恆利，曾國強，劉少強，Nori Mizoguchi，Rene Arnobit合影。
上右圖：曾國強與莫仁諾市長握手致意。
中圖：主辦方與出席貴賓合影留念。
下圖：美加廣場聖誕裝飾，創意設計呈現節慶的歡樂氛圍。
