Year Of The Snake Kicks Off: What To Know About The Lunar New Year In 2025 (Photos)
The first new moon of the lunar calendar officially ushered in the new year in many cultures Wednesday, marking the imminent arrival of spring and the first day of the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes good luck, rebirth and regality.
Lunar New Year 2025: What to know about the Year of the Snake
Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,
In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year
Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Widely considered to be the most important event in the year for many in Asia and some Asian communities worldwide,
AP PHOTOS: Lunar New Year prayers and incense usher in the Year of the Snake
They gave a small donation for a bundle of incense sticks and lit them. Some held them above their heads and bowed several times to the deity in the temple. Then they stuck the st
Year of the Snake: People around the world welcome the Lunar New Year
The Year of the Snake has begun with the Chinese Lunar New Year. People celebrated in China, Japan, Paris and New York City, among other places.
Year of the Snake: Celebrating Lunar New Year
The annual 15-day long celebration is observed widely across several Asian countries.
Beijing and cities across the world celebrate the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year festivals are taking place in China and cities across the world to mark the start of the Chinese New Year.
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated ...
Chinese New Year celebrated across world
A participant tries on traditional Chinese costume during an event in celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Confucius ...
China’s biggest holiday: Lunar New Year and how it’s celebrated
Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also ...
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China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging ...
Chinese tourists rediscover ancient cultural marvels during Spring Festival
Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in the city of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo: Xinhua ...
Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?
Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.
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China: Beijing gears up for Lunar New Year celebrations
Beijing was gearing up on Friday to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Chinese Lunar New Year, also called 'Spring Festival', ...
Ancient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among young Chinese
As Lunar New Year approaches, the once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking is undergoing something of a revival in ...
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world
From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — ...
China readies for Lunar New Year, amid worries about the economy
Travellers thronged railway stations and airports on Friday, clutching large suitcases and gifts such as boxes of fruit as ...