Lunar New Year 2025 Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Global Celebrations

From Beijing to Buenos Aires, millions mark the start of the Lunar New Year with traditions, festivals, and vibrant cultural displays.

The Lunar New Year, celebrated on January 29, 2025, ushers in the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom, growth, and resilience in Chinese astrology.
Festivities span continents, with traditional lion and dragon dances, firework displays, and vibrant parades in cities like Beijing, New York, and Buenos Aires.
Cultural practices include family reunion dinners, temple visits, and the giving of red envelopes, which are seen as symbols of good fortune and prosperity.
The holiday is observed in various forms across countries such as China, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, and the United States, reflecting its broad cultural significance.
In China, the Lunar New Year prompts the world’s largest annual migration, with billions of trips expected during the extended holiday period.