It’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says Chinese state media, using its preferred term for the creature. But what’s in a name?

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival that begins today, Jan. 29. Daytona Beach News-Journal Welcome to the year of the snake.

Happy new year! Wednesday, Jan. 29, marks the Chinese New Year. is also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. The occasion is celebrated in China and many other Asian communities, and ...

Happy New Year of the Dragon - or should that be ‘Loong’? Hong Kong (CNN) — Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious animals. Posted 6:40 a.m ...

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival that begins today, Jan. 29.

Hong Kong (CNN) — Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious animals. Posted 2024-02-16T06:41:14+00:00 - Updated ...

This year, it’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says Chinese state media, using its preferred term for the mythical beast.

Some Chinese revelers have embraced the “loong” terminology, sending each other blessings of “loong” during the Lunar New Year – including, mostly notably, a top official from Hong Kong.