Gallery|Arts and CultureLunar New Year: Global celebrations welcome Year of the Fire HorseFrom Beijing to Hong Kong to Moscow, people celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural events and vibrant displays.
## Cultural Celebrations of the Lunar New Year
Cultural Celebrations of the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year was celebrated with various cultural activities, including prayers, fireworks, and street festivals, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse. These events took place across Asia and other regions from Monday night into Tuesday.
Hong Kong: Devotees gathered at midnight to light incense and make New Year wishes. Vietnam: The Tet festivities featured musical countdowns and fireworks displays. Taiwan: Worshippers participated in the 108-bell rings and floral offerings. Beijing: Popular temples attracted crowds for incense burning and prayers for the upcoming year.
Moscow, Russia: The city hosted a two-week celebration with Chinese delicacies, red lanterns, and dragon decorations. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Chinatown festivities included dragon and lion dances and martial arts demonstrations.
These events took place across Asia and other regions from Monday night into Tuesday.
The Lunar New Year is a significant holiday in China, with cultural importance extending across East Asia and among global diaspora communities.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
