This year, the Lunar New Year falls today - Wednesday 29 January 2025 - marking the start of the Year of the Snake. The Lunar ...

Chinese New Year began on Jan. 29 this year, marking the end of the Year of the Dragon and the beginning of the Year of the Snake. In Chinese astrology, zodiac signs are represented by 12 animals in ...

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One of the most important holidays in Asian cultures begins on Sunday, taking the leap from the Year of the Tiger to the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year is known worldwide for its zodiac ...

BEIJING (AP) — Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.