Ancient texts such as Matteo Ricci's Notes on China vividly describe the Spring Festival's early practices. These included rituals to honor ancestors, ward off the mythical Nian beast and welcome a ...

A totem of culture, blessings and hope January 29th marks the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Snake. The traditional Chinese Spring Festival, the most important and celebrated festival for ...

January 29th marks the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Snake. The traditional Chinese Spring Festival, the most ...

As a highlight of the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations, the National Ballet of China premiered Chinese New Year (A ...

The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian countries. Celebrations will last until mid-February.

From Brigit and Dublin Lunar New Year to Culture Night, Space Week and Cork Jazz Festival, here’s our round-up of cultural ...

BEIJING (AP) — Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and ...

Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other ...

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as ...

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in ...