From China to Indonesia, the year of the snake symbolises wisdom and vitality and is marked by family gatherings and festive red banners across many parts of East and Southeast AsiaHundreds of millions of people across Asia will celebrate the lunar new year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the year of the dragon and usher in the year of the snake.In China, people will enjoy eight days of consecutive public holidays for the 2025 Spring festival, an opportunity to share meals, attend traditional performances, and set off firecrackers and fireworks. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/29/lunar-new-year-china-asia-year-of-the-snake-zodiac-sign-2025
Author : Agence France-Presse
Publish date : 2025-01-29 02:58:00
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Across Asia, hundreds of millions gather to mark lunar new year
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