Chinese New Year begins today: What to know about Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake
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 through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in the lunar calendar.
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world
From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, 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. Wednesday marks the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The festival is celebrated by several ethnic communities across the world, where it is known as Chunjie (Chinese), Seollal ...
The Year of the Snake has brought celebrations in Hawaiʻi and across Asia. It's also brought a lot of travel. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
Hundreds of millions gathered across Asia to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming the Year of the Snake with ...
As Hong Kong’s workers return to their desks on Monday after a long holiday break, many large banks and financial firms are ...
For skywatchers, the Lunar New Year lines up perfectly with the new moon. According to NASA, the new moon becomes official at ...
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...
WITH a mission to remind everyone to cherish the bonds that have fuelled their progress, Tiger Beer has taken a bold step to ...
Chinese New Year is coming up on Wednesday, Jan. 29. It is one the most important holidays in Chinese culture but has also ...
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