Makati City, Metro Manila -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/20/2012 -- Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. To prepare and welcome the Year of the Dragon, Escolta’s talented chefs, of the luxurious restaurants in metro Manila, have prepared a sumptuous Chinese- themed feast of “lucky” dishes,that are symbolic of happiness, prosperity and good fortune on January 23, 2012. Catch the lucky Dragon Dance at 11:00 am in The Lobby and usher in the New Year with excitement and exhilaration.

The Chinese-themed “lucky” lunch and dinner buffets are priced at P 1,450 (adults) and P 870 (children under 12).

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

For inquiries or reservations, please call The Peninsula Manila, prestigious among Manila hotels at (632) 887 2888, e-mail diningpmn@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.

Taboos and Superstitions of Chinese New Year

House Cleaning

All house cleaning must be done prior to the New Year. If any cleaning is done during the holiday, it will bring bad luck because you will be sweeping out all the good fortune from your house.

Holiday Greetings

Greet everyone with a “Kung Hei Fat Choy” which means “All the very best for a prosperous New

Year.”

Bringing in the New Year and Expelling the Old

Shooting off firecrackers on New Year’s Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old and welcoming in the New Year.

Wear Red

Red assures the wearer a sunny and bright future.

Pay Up

All debts have to be paid before the New Year. Nothing should be lent on New Year’s Day, as anyone who will do so will be lending all year.

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of transport, club management and other services. The hotel portfolio of the Group comprises The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Paris (opening in 2013). The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and The Peak Tramways, St. John’s Building, The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand.

For further information, please contact: Mr Mariano Garchitorena

Director of Public Relations
The Peninsula Manila
Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 887-2888, (632) 810-3456
Fax: (632) 815-4825, (632) 815-3402
E-mail: marianogarchitorena@peninsula.com
Website: http://www.peninsula.com
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