Thousands of years later, each lunar year is still said to possess certain characteristics of its animal namesake, and those ...

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Tourists enjoy a handmade lantern show in Longxi County of ... officially begins on Jan. 28, the Chinese New Year's Eve. Amid the festive cheer, the snake -- a symbol that carries intricate ...

East Asian communities in London will be ringing in Lunar New Year on Wednesday with celebrations including big family ...

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For the Chinese zodiac, this Lunar New Year begins the Year of the Snake, the National Museum of ... colorful lights, folk shows and temple fairs, Travel China Guide said. In South Korea, Lunar ...

Snake is the sixth animal sign in the 12-year zodiac cycle and based on traditional Chinese calculations ... it was accused of seducing Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. But it also symbolizes ...

For the Chinese zodiac, this Lunar New Year will kick off the Year of the Snake, the National Museum ... colorful lights, folk shows and temple fairs, Travel China Guide said.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.