The Year of the Snake commenced on January 29, ushering in Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia and beyond, with more than a billion people participating in rituals and festivities.

As several Asian nations gear up to celebrate the lunar new year, families are preparing to partake in the unique traditions associated with the festival and welcome the year of the snake.

This year’s Lunar New Year celebration, or Asia Fest, drew an estimated attendance of 200, including 60 kids, Feb. 8 at ...

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake. The Chinese ...

In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. The Lunar New Year — known as the ...

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

Capping off two weeks of lunar new year celebrations is the popular Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco’s historic ...

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 ...

Which countries celebrate the Lunar New Year? The only countries observing the lunar calendar are located in eastern Asia.

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese tradition, offering a variety of fun activities for all ...

Here at Asia Society, we’re getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Join us at Lunar New Year Family Day or Leo Bar Happy Hour, or check out any of these Lunar New Year events around New ...

and food — all inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia! Celebrate the new year as traditional lion dancers perform outside on our festival lawn. Enjoy captivating Chinese music and dance ...