Chinese New Year is upon us once again, and Rustan’s is pulling out all the stops to commemorate the dawn of a fresh chapter. Symbolizing the turning of a new leaf and the coming of Spring, the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar is an occasion met with grand festivities and high hopes. Riding this energy, Rustan’s is ushering in the Year of the Pig with limited-time offers and gift-worthy finds.
Lion dance
Kicking the year off on a joyous note, Rustan’s is all set to mark the occasion with lion dances in all branches across the country. The lion, symbolic of power and wisdom in Chinese culture, is believed to chase away evil spirits and attract good luck through the traditional performance. Get 2019 started on the right foot on February 3, 2019 at Rustan’s Gateway (12:30 – 1:30 PM), Rustan’s Shangri-La (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Rustan’s Cebu (4 – 5 p.m. ), Rustan’s Makati (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.), or Rustan’s Alabang (4 – 5:30 p.m.).
East Cafe offers
Special Menu
From January 28 to February 28, a celebratory Chinese New Year menu will be made available at select East Cafe branches in the metro. Whisking diners away on a whirlwind of delectable flavors, the menu includes East Asian favorites like Xinjiang Skewers, Peking Style Pork Chop, and the classic Pork Stir Fry — elevated to a delicate flavor with chive flowers. Also on the menu: Crispy Champon Noodles with Pork and Shitake, and a platter with a little taste of everything: Pork and Shrimp Wanton, Steamed Pork in Black Beans, and Steamed Pork Buns.
These Chinese New Year offerings will be available in East Cafe locations in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Gateway and Rustan’s Shangri-la.
Koi Tikoy pre-order
Tikoy, a sticky traditional rice cake also known as nian gao, is believed to increase prosperity and unite one’s family for the year to come. Similar in sound to the Mandarin words for “higher year,” eating one’s fair share of tikoy to ring in the New Year is attributed to achieving greater heights. Available in a limited-edition special shape of a Koi fish in regular flavor and for a limited time, pre-order yours at East Cafe in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Gateway, and Rustan’s Shangri-La.
A 50-percent downpayment is required to secure pre-order reservation. Contact East Cafe at (02) 812 0233 for more details.
Festive finds
Rustan’s spotlights a selection of products perfect for both the self and one’s family and friends. Exchanging presents for the Chinese New Year goes far beyond expressing affection— it’s a wonderful way to share good fortune and attract luck in equal measure. Stepping in with the ideal finds for every occasion, Rustan’s serves up a lineup of accessories and decor for the arrival of the Year of the Pig.
Ultimately, add floral accents to your home with sculptured porcelain vases from Franz, which presents hibiscus flower designs. On the other hand, welcome the Year of the Pig with pig figures from Lalique and Swarovski.
With more regal decor to adorn your home with for the New Year, all this is just a taste of what Rustan’s has in store for the Chinese New Year festivities.
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