Wednesday, 29 January 2025 () Lunar New Year on January 29, 2025, marks the start of the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. This festive time encourages reflection, setting intentions, and spreading positivity. Celebrations include sharing heartfelt messages and embracing new beginnings with family and friends.
From incense offerings in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.
Beijing residents and visitors skate on one of the Chinese capital's frozen lakes ahead of the Lunar New Year, as the country still struggles to cement its economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic,..