Year of the Dragon Ushers in Hope for Fertility Boost Amid Celebrations

As the Lunar New Year begins, the Year of the Dragon is celebrated with traditional festivities and an anticipation of increased births.

The Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, is celebrated with family gatherings, traditional foods, and customs aimed at bringing good fortune.
Dragon years are traditionally associated with strength, power, and auspiciousness, sparking hopes for a fertility increase in China.
Festivities include giving red envelopes, burning firecrackers to ward off monsters, and engaging in religious observances and ancestor worship.
Outside China, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in various parts of Asia and by East Asian communities worldwide, featuring unique local traditions.
Creative activities like making mini veggie rolls and upcycled lanterns from red envelopes are part of the celebrations, alongside traditional lion and dragon dances.