Drumbeats echoed throughout the entire Narra Campus gym of Chiang Kai Shek College as the Chinese New Year celebration commenced with a lively lion dance performance by the Philippine Wei Feng Dragon Dance Group last February 15.

Excitement filled the air as students anticipated the parade of twelve (12) CKS College senior high school and college students for the animal zodiac costume competition where in each contestant formally introduced himself to the huge crowd.

Cheers and applause came from different corners of the gym as students exhibited their support to the contestants. While waiting for the results from the judges, a set of intermission numbers were performed by senior high school and college students.

Among all the contestants, Ian Manabat, a representative from Grade 11, stood out through his remarkable representation of the Chinese dragon, and was awarded Best Zodiac 2018.

Chinese culture was certainly manifested with enthusiasm during the event. Celebrating Chinese New Year means following a set of customs passed down over generations in the hopes of welcoming health, wealth, and good relationships over the coming year. Truly, it was a great welcome for the year of the Earth Dog.