The Lunar New Year is a time for reflection and renewal, and visiting sacred temples is a cherished tradition for many Vietnamese seeking peace and good fortune.

The holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow. Hundreds of people lined up in the

Tam Le and his wife, Tia Pham, own 5 Sisters Fruit Farm in Homestead, where they specialize in growing fruit native to Southeast Asia. Originally from Vietnam, the couple keep their culture alive by taking part in traditional Lunar New Year or Têt celebrations with the South Florida community.

We travelled to Phu Qhoc where Astrid joined me in eating pho for breakfast: noodle soup with beef broth, beansprouts, fragrant mint and Thai basil. Admittedly, I sold it to her as Vietnam’s version of instant noodles, downplaying the hard labour involved, but she loved it - and ordered it regularly through our trip.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers have marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and further afield – including in Moscow. The holiday – known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea – is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world.

Millions in Asia and beyond celebrated Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake with vibrant festivities and cultural rituals. Major celebrations occurred globally, including in Hong Kong, Beijing,

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the year according to the traditional lunar calendar.

Lunar New Year 2025, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the start of the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. The festival, falling on January 29, 2025, is a key cultural celebration observed by millions worldwide.

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

Vietnam's southern provinces are celebrating the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with various cultural festivals.