Old New Year of Russia in Manila

 

Music and Wine Presents

 

 

Do you know what the Russians are doing this week?

 

They are celebrating “Old New Year”. In Russia and in many other Eastern European countries, New Year’s holidays follow the Orthodox calendar, and festivities last for ten days. Amongst the most popular New Year symbols is a New Year’s Tree called Novogodnaya Yolka, which is topped with a bright star and decorated with various sweets. Another popularly celebrated New Year tradition is the arrival of Ded Moroz (or Father Frost) and his granddaughter Snegurochka the snow girl.

 

Here in Manila, we plan to party it up Russian-style this Saturday at Martinis with specials on Russian-themed cocktails and our signature brand of smooth house grooves.

 Jan 16 | 9pm | Mandarin Oriental