Although the Philippines has never been a colony of China, the influence of what is considered the largest nation and one of the oldest civilizations in the world on Filipino life is very much prevalent—from food selections to Chinese New Year celebration and following feng shui practices.

Influential they may be in Filipino culture, the Chinese have not had an ample share of good portrayals in Philippine theater.

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