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Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade will light up Tsim Sha Tsui with trendy toy sensation Labubu, traditional wishing trees, and performers from around the world. The February 17 celebration expects to draw 100,000 people, half of them tourists eager to ring in the Year of the Horse.
Despite higher rents, vendors at Hong Kong's biggest Lunar New Year fair are celebrating a massive crowd comeback, with some reporting 50% more visitors than last year. The festive energy signals renewed confidence as shoppers return to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Vietnam's tourism sector is booming after 14 million visitors celebrated Lunar New Year in the country, marking a 12% jump from last year. The surge brought record crowds to top destinations and pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the economy.
While Americans celebrated Presidents' Day, millions of Chinese Americans kicked off the Lunar New Year, connecting cultures across continents. Nearly 10 billion trips will be made during this 40-day celebration, making it the world's largest annual migration.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spotted fireworks twinkling across Beijing from 250 miles above Earth as millions celebrated Lunar New Year below. The magical view from the International Space Station shows how our celebrations light up the planet.
Over 663,000 visitors flooded Hong Kong during Lunar New Year, bringing families together and filling the city with festive energy. Mainland travelers came for the mild weather, theme parks, and cosmopolitan vibe, spending thousands on food, shopping, and memories.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
Hundreds of millions of Chinese workers are embarking on marathon train journeys, some lasting 30 hours, to reunite with loved ones for Lunar New Year. The 40-day travel period will see a record 9.5 billion trips as families prioritize togetherness over comfort and cost.
South Korea is about to become the top destination for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, welcoming up to 250,000 visitors during the nine-day holiday. The shift comes as Seoul makes travel easier with relaxed visa policies for Chinese tour groups.
Vietnam's government and Red Cross are distributing 1.5 million gift packages worth over $28 million to families in need this Lunar New Year. The nationwide effort reaches poor households, veterans, elderly people, and disaster survivors across the country.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and traditional dances at China's most-watched television event, showcasing how far robotics has come. The annual CCTV Spring Festival gala brought cutting-edge technology to 1.3 billion viewers celebrating the new year.
The Year of the Horse arrived with an unexpected twist as humanoid robots performed martial arts alongside traditional temple prayers and fireworks across the globe. From Beijing's high-tech celebrations to incense-filled temples in Hong Kong, the world's most important holiday blended ancient customs with cutting-edge innovation.
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station celebrated the Year of the Horse by filming a zero-gravity music video that's capturing hearts worldwide. The crew turned their orbital home into a celebration of cultural tradition and spaceflight achievement.
Sixty-five neighbors gathered at Aldergrove Heritage Hall on New Year's Eve for a community dinner that brought multiple generations together while raising funds for a new roof. Volunteers served home-cooked meals, families danced under a ball drop timed to Ottawa, and a 7-year-old asked if they could come back next year.
People across four continents celebrated the Lunar New Year with temple prayers, spectacular fireworks, and dragon dances to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. From Hong Kong to Moscow to Buenos Aires, communities gathered to mark one of the world's most cherished holidays.
More than a thousand worshippers gathered at Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin Temple for the beloved Lunar New Year tradition of burning the first incense sticks. The annual ritual brings communities together to pray for health and prosperity as they welcome the Year of the Horse.
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
Hundreds of millions across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and festivities as China ushered in the Year of the Horse. The celebration is expected to boost economies and bring families together across the globe.
Mental health experts are helping Asian Australian families navigate holiday stress with practical tips for setting boundaries and staying connected. Their advice is making celebrations more joyful for thousands preparing for the festival starting February 17.
Tiny humanoid robots are stealing hearts at Beijing's Spring Festival, performing traditional lion dances and playing autonomous soccer matches. The tech-themed temple fair showcases how China's AI advances are meeting ancient cultural celebrations.
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