Year of Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities

Chinese New Year begins today: What to know about Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake
Celebrated across Asia and beyond, it marks the start of a new year based on the cycles of the moon rather than the Gregorian calendar, when the majority of the United States and
Lunar New Year festivities throughout Asia mark the start of the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday.
OU celebrates Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year Festivities
While slithering into the Lunar New Year, Ohio University student organizations brought together and unified communities to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated across East and Southeast Asia.
Lunar New Year: New Moon kicks off Year of the Snake
For skywatchers, the Lunar New Year lines up perfectly with the new moon. According to NASA, the new moon becomes official at 7:36 a.m. Wednesday when it passes between the Earth and the Sun.
Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the Snake
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
Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world
As the Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, millions across the world are celebrating and welcoming in the Year of the Snake.
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.
In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year
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Asian spot LNG prices down amid low demand during Lunar New Year holiday
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Lunar New Year greetings can be fun but stressful. Here’s a guide.
If you want to greet your relatives or impress your friends, here are some popular Mandarin and Cantonese phrases, and how to ...
Chinese descendants celebrate Lunar New Year throughout Asia
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday.
Throwing oranges and bathing in coriander: Asia's unique Lunar New Year traditions
Have you tried bathing in coriander broth? How about throwing mandarins to flowing body of water? These are a few of Asia's ...
Lunar New Year prayers and incense usher in the Year of the Snake
Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to ...
Asia slithers into new beginnings
From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of ...