Celebrations for Chinese New Year, a 16-day affair that begins ... During this dance, trained performers move in unison under a large, paper-mache dragon figure that's anywhere from 33-66 feet ...

In Vietnam, parades include the Mua Lan, a symbol of strength which is a hybrid lion, dragon ... paper money in silk bags with traditional designs. The last event of Chinese New Year is the ...

Mark your calendars—Chinese New Year 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 29! While we bid farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon, the legendary Chinese dragon remains a powerful symbol ...

The 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year celebrations typically last ...

Lunar New Year starts this week ... The slithery reptile is referred to in Chinese literature as "little dragon," with the skin the dragon sheds (dragon's coat) symbolizing good luck, rebirth ...

Next week, Manchester city centre will come alive as a spectacular dragon parade meanders through the streets to mark Chinese New Year. The annual celebration falls on Wednesday, January 29 but ...

The Lunar New Year festival usually lasts for 15 days and focuses on family reunions, but if you can't be with loved ones in person this year, at least you can make some delicious (and lucky) food ...

Being born in the year of the dragon is auspicious, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Dragon babies are regarded as smart, successful, and natural leaders. Experts say that being born in ...

From the amazing dragon displays and acrobatics, to the delicious street food stalls and then all the important timings and road closures to be aware of. Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year are ...

Last year was the year of the dragon ... days before the Chinese New Year begins. This is usually done to rid homes of bad luck, according to Britannica. Food, trinkets and paper offerings ...