Overview

• 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.