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Most of New Zealand will enjoy crystal-clear skies for stargazing during this year's Matariki long weekend. High pressure moving across the country means families can celebrate the Māori New Year under a stunning display of stars.
A New Zealand program helping Māori entrepreneurs go global is back for its third year after 87% of past participants called it a game changer. Ten startups will get eight weeks of mentorship, tools, and connections to reach international markets.
Indigenous knowledge-holders in New Zealand partnered with scientists to track dramatic shifts in forest fruiting patterns over 75 years, revealing how climate change ripples through entire ecosystems. Their work shows how traditional ecological wisdom can illuminate environmental changes that conventional science might miss.
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.
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.
In Lhasa, a Tibetan family gathered to celebrate their New Year by cooking gutu, a special soup with hidden meanings baked into every bite. The Night of Gutu brings families together to honor tradition, share laughter, and welcome the year ahead with hope.
San Francisco native and Olympic champion Eileen Gu will grand marshal the city's iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7. The parade drew one million visitors last year and continues expanding to celebrate the diverse faces of Chinese American identity.
Malaysians of every background gathered across the country to celebrate Chinese New Year together, turning the festival into a powerful display of national unity. From temples to street celebrations, over 13,000 people of all races joined the festivities.
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 4,300 prisoners walked free from Myanmar jails this week as part of the country's annual New Year amnesty tradition. Families gathered outside Yangon's Insein Prison to reunite with loved ones, including 179 foreign nationals.
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.
Eighty members of Visakhapatnam's Bengali community welcomed their New Year with traditional songs and white-and-red attire along the city's scenic Beach Road. The Poila Baisakh celebration brought together generations in a vibrant morning procession honoring their cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim celebrated Chinese New Year with Malaysians of all backgrounds, calling the festival a symbol of national unity. Leaders from across the political spectrum joined in traditional prosperity rituals.
A stunning celestial event will light up the sky during Chinese New Year 2026, when an annular solar eclipse creates a glowing "ring of fire" on the same day as the celebration begins. It's the first time in decades that these two events have aligned, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment for sky watchers around the world.
Malaysia's Sarawak state celebrated Chinese New Year with an open house event that brought together people from all backgrounds. The gathering showcased how traditional celebrations can strengthen bonds across diverse communities.
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, sending the city into celebration mode even as it co-hosts the World Cup. For a fanbase that endured decades of disappointment, this victory represents the triumph of persistence and loyalty.
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.
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