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

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

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, ...

Banda Aceh, Indonesia - Dozens of faithful gathered today at a temple in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, to celebrate the eve of the ...

Preparations for the Chinese Lunar New Year, known locally as Imlek, are underway at the Dharma Bakti temple in Banda Aceh.

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

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 Solo City, Indonesia, a devotee lit incense sticks at the Tien Kok Sie temple. In La Paz, Bolivia, children performed a coordinated martial arts sequence as part of a Lunar New Year celebration ...

In Indonesia, it is celebrated with dragon puppets ... Related Articles To this day, the Lunar New Year celebration is centered around removing bad luck and welcoming all that is good and prosperous.