Food is also symbolic for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. In the North, Banh Chung, a sticky rice cake with banana leaves, is typically the most popular dish. In Central Vietnam, the savory Bánh Tét ...

In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the ...

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and ...

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

The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of ...

From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this ...

Chinese Indonesians joined the rest of Asia to celebrate Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, on Wednesday. The Lunar New Year ...

From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this ...

Fireworks, parades and other Lunar New Year rituals are centred around removing bad luck and welcoming prosperity.

Pulau Weh has a wonderful range of diving, from small critter diving to larger pelagics. It’s not as well travelled as other parts of Indonesia and while the infrastructure is not as developed as it ...

Beginning on 29 January 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake will last till 16 February 2026. Snakes, the sixth of 12 Chinese zodiac animals, are considered intelligent, charming and graceful. If you ...