Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

A boy jumps to touch red lanterns hung on trees at the Ditan Park ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) People offer prayers at the Baiyun Taoist ...

But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, festivities are about to begin. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New ...

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. This year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Because the lunar calendar is ...

The Chinese Lunar New Year, beginning on January 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Celebrations last for 15 days with grand feasts, red decorations ...

This week, Chinese communities worldwide will begin their annual festival celebration called Lunar New Year (colloquially known as Chinese New Year). When is Lunar New Year? What is it?

We’re welcoming in the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with the dark skies of a new moon - and the colorful and festive start to the Year of the Snake. Parades and fireworks will mark this ...

But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, festivities are about to begin. Rather than following the western Gregorian ...

Chicago heralds the Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Mayor Brandon Johnson and other elected officials watch as students from Haines Elementary School in Chinatown ...

Many Asian countries celebrate new year at this time, including Vietnam and Korea. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and ...