Millions in Asia and beyond celebrated Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake with vibrant festivities and cultural rituals. Major celebrations occurred globally, including in Hong Kong, Beijing,

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

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,

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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 Year.

From Beijing to Havana, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in many countries. Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.

Austin Ramzy is a Hong Kong-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering China’s global reach, examining how the country’s economic, diplomatic and military strength interacts with the ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow. Hundreds of people lined up in the

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