Discovery Samal celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with joyful Chinese New Year events by the sea, inviting guests to embrace the season with luck, prosperity, and unity in a laid-back island atmosphere. Beginning February 17, 2026, visitors can experience lion dances, fortune-telling, and Chinese New Year-themed feasts perfect for families, groups, and holidaymakers looking for a refreshing change from city celebrations.
Dragon and Lion Dance around the Resort
With the ocean breeze, tropical surroundings, and vibrant red accents throughout the resort, the celebration offers a rare blend of traditional Lunar energy and island calm, a meaningful way to start the year on a positive, hopeful note.
Chinese New Year at Discovery Samal
The celebration, themed Year of the Fire Horse, begins at 10:00 a.m. on February 17, 2026, at Discovery Samal, Level 1. Guests are welcomed into a festive atmosphere filled with red and gold accents, symbolic décor, and thoughtfully arranged spaces that encourage gathering and connection. Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, guests can step right into the heart of the celebration—surrounded by the warmth and energy that define the season.
Cultural Performances and Festive Encounters
The celebrations open with the vibrant rhythms of dragon and lion dances, moving through key areas of the resort and bringing an exciting sense of ceremony from midmorning onward. These performances unfold across the property, creating moments of surprise and delight as guests encounter them throughout the day.
Adding a more personal touch to the festivities, guests can also take part in a Chinese fortune-telling experience, a meaningful and engaging way to connect with Lunar New Year traditions, perfect for those looking to start the year with intention, curiosity, and optimism.
Seasonal Dining and Special Offers
Dining is central to the Lunar weekend, highlighted by a Chinese-inspired lunch buffet at Morning Catch. Served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the buffet is priced at P2,600 net per person and features a sharing-style spread that reflects the importance of food in Lunar New Year gatherings. It becomes a reason to pause, sit together, and celebrate the season over a hearty meal with the ocean just steps away.
A Different Kind of Lunar Celebration
Discovery Samal’s Lunar Celebration reimagines familiar traditions in a setting that feels lighter and more relaxed, blending the energy of Chinese New Year with the calm of an island getaway. With cultural performances, seasonal dining, and moments of connection set against tropical beauty, guests are invited to celebrate the new year in a way that feels both meaningful and refreshing.
For reservations and further details, guests may contact fb@discoverysamal.com or call +63 084 308 2998.
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