Prayer and dance: Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake


BEIJING (AFP): From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year this week, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

In China, people enjoy eight consecutive public holidays for the 2025 Spring Festival, an opportunity to share meals, attend traditional performances and set off fireworks.

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