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 ...
The month of February begins with highly auspicious fasts. This year, the Maha Kumbh will continue until the end of February. Therefore, the significance of the upcoming fasts and festivals has ...
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated ...
Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.
It is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils all over. They light bonfires, dance, hold cattle races. The houses boast of ...
Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, ...
The holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by ...
The Year of the Snake has arrived. After its inscription on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List, the first Spring ...
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been ...