Geneticist Zhang Huarong walks through the forest near his Hong Kong research lab, gesturing towards a rotting incense tree ...

Metal hooks weighed down with milk pots skewered the flesh of men’s backs as tridents pierced their cheeks and tongues.

The Hungry Ghost Festival in China is held on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month. It's a time when it's believed that restless ghosts roam the earth. During this festival, people pay homage to ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield ...

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Burlington Arcade in London recently hosted cultural workshops for visitors to experience traditional Chinese culture. Among the activities were workshops on making pear ...

This common practice for worship or celebrations in many Asian cultures could harm the health of you and your loved ones.

During Minor Cold, people always start stocking New Year goods, which include Spring Festival couplets, New Year pictures, paper-cuts for window decoration, fire crackers, incense and lanterns.

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to ...

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to ...

From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. During the Lunar New Year, crowds flock to ...

In the week leading up to Chinese New Year, Kolkata’s Tiretti Bazaar transforms into a vibrant reflection of the city’s Chinese-Indian heritage. Red lanterns, symbolising prosperity and good ...