VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): As the Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world, the streets of Asian countries like China, Vietnam, and South Korea buzz with vibrant celebrations, including majestic dragon dances, mesmerizing lantern festivals, and joyous Seollal festivities, all brimming with cultural richness and tradition.
The festivities commence with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and conclude 15 days later with the first full moon. This year, the festivities will commence on 10 February, to welcome a new year of the dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac.
