Chinese Lunar New Year starts as millions celebrate the Year of the Snake

The Chinese New Year celebrations for the Year of the Snake kicked off with traditional prayers and festivities in Hong Kong and Malaysia, with hundreds lining up at temples to offer incense sticks and enjoy lion dances. The Spring Festival, known as Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea, is a major holiday celebrated worldwide, with Beijing becoming deserted as people return home for the eight-day national holiday. In Moscow, a colourful procession marked the start of a 10-day Lunar New Year festival, where visitors enjoyed Chinese food, culture, and performances.

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