Modern Tao Ke Tips for Chinese New Year 

Luck is a word associated with the Chinese New Year. In this essence, the first thing people think during the festivities is: How will I be luckier this year? This is very relevant for modern tao ke who want to improve the trajectory of their business. 

Whether achieving a healthy cash flow, increasing service demand, or simply turning their luck for a prosperous year ahead, Chinese New Year is a time for reassessment and resolution. 

Simply, it’s a fresh start, and for Chinoys, this festivity is about celebrating their culture and giving them a moment to recalibrate what needs to be changed. So, modern tao ke should take a moment to know what they should do this Chinese New Year 2025 to prepare their business for a flourishing year. 

Learn Chinese New Year Customs 

Celebrating Chinese New Year in the Philippines has always been significant for every Filipino. Learning the customs is a sign of respect for the tradition, and it’s important for everyone to learn the proper way to say things. 

Here are some greetings you should know: 

• Happy New Year 新年快乐, Xīn nián kuài lè
• Good Health 身体健康, Shēn tǐ jiàn kāng
• Blessing for the success of the business 生意兴隆, Shēng yì xīng long
• Happiness and prosperity 恭喜发财, Gōng xǐ fā cái

Aside from the greetings, modern tao ke should also learn essential customs, including reunion dinners, lion dances, red envelopes, and, most importantly, the history of Chinese New Year. Learning about its history can give you a better understanding of why certain customs are celebrated and observed. 

Show Appreciation to Your Employees

Chinese New Year is also an appropriate time to show appreciation to your employees. The core of this event also encourages modern tao ke to build healthy relationships with their employees. You can do this by readjusting their schedule and giving them a holiday break so they can spend more time with their families. 

It’s also admirable to extend your gratitude by giving them a red envelope or hóng bāo that symbolizes good wishes, luck, and prosperity. Remember that it’s about the color of the envelope and not the amount of money inside, so a small gesture like this can go a long way for an employee-tao ke relationship. 

Finally, Chinese New Year traditions will not be complete without arranging a reunion lunch for the company to welcome the new year with a positive start.

Decorate Your Office 

Chinese New Year is a time for joy, prosperity, and luck! To celebrate the occasion, it’s also fun to decorate your office to boost the morale of your employees and invite luck into your company.

Stay consistent with Chinese New Year traditions by decorating your office with gold and red. These colors symbolize wealth, which can signify a boost in sales for the year. You can also hang cutout posters of Chinese Zodiac signs and ang paos to embrace your Chinoy culture. 

For a cozier appeal, you can also lay out bamboo plants and lantern lighting around the office. To make it more festive, you can encourage your employees to wear red, which can add colors to the office decorations. 

Plan for Your Promotional Contents

The Chinese New Year is a season for festive promotions to attract more customers, too! It’s a good way to start the year when your business buzzes with customers and clients. 

That’s why you should plan to post promotional content on social media to let people know about discounts, deals, and sales. This can encourage more people to try your products and may attract more loyal customers for the year ahead. 

When planning your content, make sure it’s appropriate for the theme and culture. Remember to respect Chinese New Year traditions and customs to make your marketing campaign more effective. 

Visit a Temple or Church

Amidst the celebratory mood of Chinese New Year, some people also prefer to find solitude by visiting a temple or church. 

Believers or worshippers go to the temple in the early morning to pray for a prosperous new year. Some also believe that people who enter the temple first and make an offering to the gods by burning incense will receive the biggest blessings. 

On the other hand, some people flock to a temple or church to reflect on the past year and light a candle for a successful and thriving year ahead; regardless of your belief, reflecting on your personal goals is a fruitful way to start Chinese New Year 2025 for mindful beginnings.

Keep a Stash of Mandarin, Tikoy, and other Goods

Chinese New Year is also about the season of giving. As a modern tao ke, keeping a stash of mandarin oranges, tikoy, and other goods is practical so you can give them to your business partners, loyal customers, and employees. 

Tikoy symbolizes sweetness, prosperity, and good relationships, so giving this to your business partners can mean a year of productive joint ventures ahead! Also, learn the etiquette of giving mandarin oranges; provide the same number as you are given. If you don’t have enough Mandarin oranges, give yourself time to buy more and return the same amount. 

You can also give Chinese New Year goods like tea, food packages, wine, watches, ang paos with cash, and customized gifts.

READ MORE: Significance and Origins of Tikoy

Invite Lion Dance in Your Office 

Chinese New Year traditions are not complete without the famous lion dances; after all, they scare away bad luck! 

You can invite a lion dance performance into your office to make your employees feel excited about going to work and eliminate bad luck lurking in the corners of your office. While performing, don’t forget to feed the lion hóng bāo to appreciate their performance and for good luck. 

Starting a new year with a festivity signifies your dedication to celebrating culture and inspiring prosperity for your business. 

READ MORE: Origin of the Lion Dance

A Season to Celebrate Culture and Prosperity 

At its core, Chinese New Year encourages Chinoy to celebrate their culture and identity through traditions practiced by our ancestors. In this essence, the celebration gives people a way to embrace customs that make them part of a thriving Chinese culture in the Philippines.

For a modern tao ke, this Chinese New Year 2025 celebration is also a way to reflect and restart for a prosperous year ahead while staying true to their roots.