Lunar New Year remains one of the most enduring cultural moments in the region, offering a pause to reflect on shared values of renewal, unity, and optimism for the year ahead. In a fast-paced, modern setting, how institutions honor this tradition matters—not only as a celebration, but as a way of preserving cultural meaning while adapting to contemporary life. Thoughtfully curated experiences allow families, professionals, and communities to reconnect with heritage in ways that feel both relevant and elevated.
Against this backdrop, Conrad Manila’s Lunar New Year offering stands out as a celebration rooted in intention. By blending symbolic rituals, refined Chinese cuisine, and modern hospitality at its Michelin-selected restaurant, China Blue by Jereme Leung, the hotel presents Lunar New Year not simply as a festive occasion, but as a meaningful cultural experience—one that resonates with today’s diners while honoring traditions that continue to shape identity, relationships, and the promise of a prosperous year ahead.
A Celebration Rooted in Meaning
Lunar New Year is more than a festive date on the calendar—it is a time of renewal, gratitude, and gathering, when food becomes a bridge between heritage and hope. For families, friends, and business communities alike, the way the season is celebrated reflects shared values of abundance, unity, and continuity.
This February 2026, Conrad Manila elevates the occasion with an immersive Lunar New Year experience at its Michelin-selected restaurant, China Blue by Jereme Leung. Blending culinary excellence with time-honored symbolism, the celebration speaks to both Filipino-Chinese traditions and the expectations of modern luxury dining.
Through thoughtfully designed set menus, a Prosperity Yee Sang, and an elegant nian gao gifting collection, the hotel offers guests not only exceptional cuisine but also a meaningful way to welcome the Year of the Horse—symbolic of energy, progress, and forward momentum.
Flavors of Fortune at China Blue
Available from February 11 to March 3, 2026, Flavors & Fortune at China Blue by Jereme Leung brings together the culinary vision of celebrity chef Jereme Leung and Conrad Manila’s executive Chinese chef, Eng Yew Khor. The collaboration yields two meticulously crafted Lunar New Year set menus designed for communal dining, with each dish symbolizing prosperity, harmony, and success.
“Our Lunar New Year celebration is designed to spark meaningful connections,” said Rupert Hallam, general manager of Conrad Manila. “Through curated dining experiences and traditional elements, we invite families and loved ones to come together to celebrate new beginnings and the promise of a prosperous year ahead.”
The Prosperity Set, priced at PHP 49,888 nett and ideal for ten persons, showcases auspicious flavors through dishes such as braised ten-head abalone with sea cucumber, wok-fried king prawn with butter black pepper sauce, and barbecue roasted duck with mandarin orange sauce. The experience concludes with chilled mandarin orange jelly and traditional coconut brown sugar nian gao—a sweet nod to continuity and good fortune.
For those seeking a more elevated feast, the Abundance Set, at PHP 69,888 nett, features premium offerings including roasted pigeon with Chinese herbal flavors, braised abalone with fish maw and dried oyster, and baked U.S. beef short rib with honey sweet vinegar sauce. Desserts complete the menu, honoring tradition while appealing to contemporary palates.
Both menus are also available for takeaway, allowing families to celebrate at home without compromising quality or symbolism.
Prosperity Yee Sang: A Ritual of Hope
A centerpiece of the celebration is the Prosperity Yee Sang, available from February 15 to 17, 2026, at PHP 3,588++. Featuring fresh salmon, crab claw, and a vibrant medley of vegetables, the raw fish salad invites diners to participate in the traditional lo hei ritual—tossing the ingredients high while voicing wishes for good fortune, health, and success.
For many guests, the ritual transforms a meal into a shared moment of intention. “There’s something powerful about sharing wishes around the table,” shared a returning guest at China Blue. “It turns dining into a celebration of family, business, and life.”
Gifts That Carry Auspicious Wishes
Extending the festivities beyond the dining table, Conrad Manila presents the Treasures of Abundance Nian Gao Set, available from January 17 to February 17, 2026, at PHP 2,588 nett per set. Inspired by the Year of the Horse, each elegantly designed box features artisanal cakes shaped as fish and ingots—symbols of surplus, wealth, and good fortune.
Ideal for loved ones, friends, and corporate partners, the nian gao collection underscores the tradition of gifting as an expression of goodwill and prosperity for the year ahead.
Sweet Indulgences and Shared Traditions
Adding a lighter note to the celebrations, Bru Coffee Bar offers Lunar New Year–inspired confections from February 2 to 17, 2026, with prices starting at PHP 300 nett. Designed to symbolize abundance and success, these treats provide accessible ways for guests to participate in the season, whether enjoyed on-site or at home.
The Lunar New Year offerings at China Blue also form part of Hilton’s regional Kitchen Kinship campaign, which highlights the universal role of food in fostering connection. Through shared menus and communal dining, Conrad Manila brings this philosophy to life—honoring cuisine as a vessel for family, culture, and celebration.
A Festive Welcome to the Year Ahead
Conrad Manila officially welcomes the Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026, with a vibrant lion dance presentation and eye-dotting ceremony at 10:55 a.m. at the hotel’s porte cochere—an auspicious tradition believed to invite good fortune and ward off negative energy.
As the Year of the Horse begins, Conrad Manila’s Lunar New Year celebrations stand as a testament to how tradition and contemporary hospitality can harmoniously coexist. Through refined cuisine, symbolic rituals, and thoughtful gifting, the hotel offers more than a feast—it presents a meaningful way to step into the year ahead, marked by hope, prosperity, and shared joy.
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