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.

In diaspora communities, particularly in cultural enclaves, Lunar New Year is visibly and joyfully celebrated. In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia ...

Every winter, Asian communities around the world ring in the Lunar New Year with carnivals, food, family gatherings, parades and more. Here's what to know about the holiday and what to expect in ...

Malaysian ethnic Chinese watch a lion dance performance on the first day of Lunar New Year at Guandi Temple, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Based on the cycles of the moon rather than the sun, Lunar New Year —which is typically celebrated in Asian countries including China, Vietnam, and South Korea — falls on January 29 this year ...

Shop these limited-edition Lunar New Year collections before they sell out. (Photos via Lululemon, Jellycat, Roots, Shoppers Drug Mart, Joe Fresh, Fossil and Aritzia) ...

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People often look at the stars from Earth, but astronauts get to look at Earth from the stars. The crew on the International Space Station use their cameras to show off the world from 260 miles above.

League of Legends’ annual celebration of the Lunar New Year is here, and the Year of the Snake is bringing many theme-related cosmetics for players. Last year, League returned the popular ...

Lunar New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29, and festive events around DC are commemorating the Year of the Snake with traditional dances, themed crafts, markets, and more. The Asian Community ...