How Asia is celebrating the year of the snake - China expects nine billion trips to be undertaken during holiday period ...

This year, Lunar New Year begins today, Wednesday, Jan. 29, and ends Feb. 12. Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday.

The holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world.

This year’s Lunar New Year celebration, or Asia Fest, drew an estimated attendance of 200, including 60 kids, Feb. 8 at ...

In the Chinese zodiac, each new year, according to the lunar calendar, is associated with one of 12 animals, and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. Different regions in Asia may not follow the same ...

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese tradition, offering a variety of fun activities for all ...

View more photos on Flickr: Lunar New Year at Asia Society Texas and at The Galleria. HOUSTON, February 5, 2025 — Asia Society Texas (AST) welcomed a record 5,000 guests to ring in the Year of the ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated BEIJING -- ...

Join Asia Society Texas in welcoming the Year of the Snake with performances, art and craft activities, a Lucky Lunar Mission, and food — all inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia!